The 7 Best Resources for People With Low Vision of 2026

About 50 million adults in the United States have some degree of vision loss, defined as at least “a little trouble seeing” while wearing glasses or contact lenses.

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Whether you’ve been living with lifelong low vision or adjusting to more recent vision loss, the reality is that it can make everyday tasks like reading, driving, or cooking more difficult. These organizations offer resources and support to help you live your day-to-day life and maintain as much independence as possible.

National Federation of the Blind

Since 1940, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has advocated for equal access to education, employment, and technology on behalf of people affected by blindness and low vision.

When it comes to practical support, the NFB helps people with vision impairment maintain their independence through the Free White Cane Program, which provides long white canes for those living with blindness or low vision, and the Free Slate and Stylus Program, which helps people with low vision take notes at school or work and keep them on hand.

If you’re local to the NFB headquarters in Baltimore, you can visit the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind, which offers technology evaluation, demonstration, and training opportunities for low-vision devices, and the Independence Market, which sells various assistive devices approved for people with low vision, such as magnifiers, talking clocks, and kitchen gadgets. Not local to Baltimore? You can still purchase products online from the e-commerce store or request a catalog to shop from by emailing independencemarket@nfb.org.

Contact your NFB state affiliate to learn more about additional resources near you.

Lighthouse Guild

Founded in 2013, Lighthouse Guild is an organization dedicated to providing services that help people with vision impairment reach their goals.

If you’re based near its headquarters in New York City, Lighthouse Guild provides access to local low-vision resources, such as assistive technology training, independent living skills programs, and reading services. The Lighthouse Guild also offers virtual services for people with low vision and their families, including an orientation and mobility workshop, support groups, and a book club.

To check out other resources from Lighthouse Guild, register for an informational session or email explore@Lighthouseguild.org. You can also follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

American Council of the Blind

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) aims to improve quality of life among people with blindness or low vision, mainly through advocacy work and by working with organizations to increase access to audio content and other assistive technologies.

Along with offering a hub of educational resources, such as information about finding guide dogs and where to find sports programs or services, the ACG also offers a scholarship program for up to $7,500 for legally blind young adults entering or continuing their college education or technical college with financial needs. To reach the organization, email info@acb.org or call 800-424-8666.

American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the world’s largest association of eye specialists, with a community of more than 32,000 health professionals. Its goal is to help people protect their eyesight by promoting research and education that advances ophthalmology.

The AAO offers educational materials on low vision and provides a comprehensive list of practical resources that range from accessibility devices to vision rehabilitation programs.

VisionAware

VisionAware is a go-to online resource for everything you need to know about vision impairment. It offers practical tips specifically for people living with low vision, including daily living skills, fall prevention tips, job advice, and home and vehicle repairs.

You can search their directory to learn about more low-vision resources and programs, such as vision rehabilitation services, that are available near you.

Prevent Blindness

Prevent Blindness was founded in 1908 to help promote eye health and safety as well as fight blindness and save vision.

Prevent Blindness offers an educational hub packed with information for people with low vision. Notably, it hosts low-vision resource directories that link to more than 1,600 websites offering practical help for living with low vision, ranging from financial assistance programs to suppliers of low-vision devices. (Pro tip: You can adjust the accessibility settings on the Prevent Blindness website to make the content easier to read.)

Keep in touch with Prevent Blindness on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and X.

Rides in Sight

This free, nationwide resource helps people who can’t get around on their own — including those with low vision — locate safe, reliable transportation options in their community. Check out the Rides in Sight database to find what types of services are available, and use the search tool to find transportation near you. You can also call 855-607-4337 for more information.