STATS AND FACTS
 There are over 6,000 blind and visually
impaired residents in Lackawanna County
 Services for the blind and visually impaired
are provided @ no cost
 501©(3) non profit organization
 Founded in 1912
STATS AND FACTS
 Registered with PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations
 Funded thru United Way, Foundations, Annual
Fundraising events, donations, and PA Bureau of
Blindness
 Accredited by the National Accreditation Council for
Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Vision
Impairment
Along with Vision
screenings,
education is provided
for children which
includes the Magic
World of Vision:
Series of 4 programs
and eye safety
Not State Funded
Funded by
United Way
Community
Donations
Original Trust Fund
Friends of the Blind
Host this for the
Blind
Preparation for this
has begun
Donations are
needed
KIND CARING AND QUALIFIED WORKERS
Executive Director
Case Workers
Transportation Provider
Prevention of Blindness Coordinator
Eye Care Coordinator
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS
 Provides screening for over 2,000 children and adults
annually
 Lackawanna Association for the Blind serves 500 affected
individuals on a diverse schedule
 Provides eye safety education programs for over 1300
children and adults annually
 Eye care for 200 individuals who need corrective lenses
 The Magic World of Vision ( Eye Safety Education Program)
reaches over 2700 3rd graders in Lackawanna county 4x
during the school year
CLIENT SERVICES
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Direct specialized service for 150 individuals
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90 referrals
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340 for low vision aides
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Provides in house activities for 45 individuals
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Provides screening for over 2,000 children and
adults annually
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BLIND CLIENTS KNOW
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The art of communication
The art of listening
Independence
Strength
Trust