The 5 Best Low-Vision Support Groups of 2026

Whether it’s caused by an eye injury, birth defect, or condition such as cataracts or glaucoma, living with low vision can make it difficult to maintain a “normal” lifestyle.

Connecting with others who are living with low vision — who understand firsthand what you’re going through — can help you feel less alone. Start by checking out these resources.

American Council of the Blind Peer Support and Mentoring

Founded in 1961, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is an organization devoted to increasing independence and quality of life for people with vision impairment or blindness.

One of the ACB’s services is Peer Support and Mentoring, which can connect you to programs with like-minded individuals who can share their experiences and offer one-on-one support. A member of the ACB can also recommend groups based on your personal circumstances and interests, including groups for artists, musicians, and book lovers; groups for people who are looking for help with assistive technology or workplace concerns; and groups that bring together specific demographics of people, such as the LGBTQ+ community, seniors, women, or families.

For more information, call 800-424-8666 or email info@acb.org.

Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss

The Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss is a free, phone-based peer support service for people who are living with vision impairment or blindness, as well as their family members.

The program, which was established by Rutgers University, will match you with trained support specialists who also have vision impairment. They can offer emotional support and help connect you with community and virtual support groups. This service is also available for people who speak Spanish.

Contact Eye2Eye by calling 833-932-3931 or emailing eye2eye@shp.rutgers.edu. You can also keep in touch through Facebook and X.

Lighthouse Guild Tele-Support Groups

The Lighthouse Guild provides services that help people with vision impairment reach their goals.

These services include Tele-Support Groups, which are geared toward helping people cope with vision loss. They’re also tailored to specific demographics, with groups for adults, young adults, and teens, as well as groups for parents with vision loss and for parents of children with vision loss.

To connect with a Lighthouse Guild Tele-Support Group, call 212-769-6318 or fill out the contact form on their website. You can also follow the group on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

National Federation of the Blind Groups

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has been working since 1940 to educate, connect, and empower members of the visually impaired community.

The NFB coordinates various groups designed to bring members together based on their identities or shared interests, such as crafting, cooking, parenting, and religious beliefs. The NFB Seniors Division, for example, hosts regular Zoom meetings for seniors living with blindness or vision impairment. There, members discuss relevant topics that are affecting their community.

The groups meet anywhere from weekly to monthly. For more information on the various Zoom offerings, including links and dial-in info, contact the group’s chairman; if needed, you can also check out the audiobook instructions for how to use Zoom.

Center for the Visually Impaired Support Groups

For more than 60 years, the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) has been helping people with vision loss adjust to life with limited or no sight and empowering them to maintain their independence.

CVI’s support groups are open to anyone who is visually impaired or a family member or friend of someone with vision impairment. Some meetings are held in person, in Atlanta, but others, such as the men’s support group, are able to be joined by phone or are held over a conference call.

To learn more about these CVI telephone support groups, call 404-875-9011 or email adultprograms@cviga.org.