NEHEP Partnership Directory

nicoa.org

Mission: NICOA’s mission is to advocate for improved comprehensive health, social services, and economic well-being for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders.

niddk.nih.gov

Mission: NIDDK’s mission is to conduct and support medical research and research training.

They improve people’s health and quality of life by sharing science-based information on diabetes, digestive and kidney diseases, and other related conditions.

nia.nih.gov

Mission: NIA’s ongoing mission is to support and conduct research on aging and foster the development of research and clinician scientists in aging. They share information about aging and advances in research with the public and professional audiences.

blind.msstate.edu

Mission: NRTC’s mission is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals who are blind or have low vision through research, training, education, and dissemination. The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center — part of the NRTC — provides training and technical assistance to support state programs that serve older individuals who are blind.

rsa.ed.gov

Mission: RSA provides leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities.

They maximize people’s employment, independence, and integration into the community and the competitive labor market.

rpbusa.org

Mission: RPB’s mission is to preserve and restore vision by supporting research to develop treatments, preventives, and cures for all conditions that damage and destroy sight.

glaucomafoundation.org

Mission: TGF is dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma.

They work to encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma with a goal of preserving and restoring vision.

vision-forward.org

Mission: Vision Forward’s mission is to empower, educate, and enhance the lives of individuals impacted by vision loss through all of life’s transitions.

They provide a continuum of services, from birth through adulthood, to help people with visual impairment achieve important developmental milestones, as well as educational, personal, and professional goals.

visionsvcb.org

Mission: VISIONS’ purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives.

VISIONS also educates the public to understand this community’s capabilities and needs.

visionservealliance.org

Mission: VisionServe Alliance’s mission is to engage leaders in building a better world through services for people with vision loss.

They aim to be a leader and the unifying voice in the field of services for people with vision loss for advocacy, education, ethical management, professional growth, and enhanced services.

w-e-h.org

Mission: Women’s Eye Health shares health information to educate and empower women to preserve and take care of their vision.