At Empowering Vision Foundation, we believe that every child—whether blind, deafblind, or visually impaired with additional disabilities—deserves access to the vision services they need to develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
Currently no one (not insurance or any federal/state funded program) is covering the costs of these services for these children to learn the strategies and tools to help them improve their functional vision outside of school.
That’s where we come in.
- Cortical Visual Impairment is the #1 cause of permanent visual impairment in children in the U.S. and other developed countries?
- CVI is also not blindness. It's a brain-based vision loss — and the brain can learn which is why ongoing support is crucial but not covered by insurance past the age of 3.
Imagine finding out that your child has a visual impairment and being told that it can improve with intervention. However, if they are over the age of 3 then being told that no one (not insurance or any federal/state funded program) covers the cost of vision services. This means your child won’t continue to be able to get the critical help they need to improve their functional vision outside of school.
Your donation ensures children with complex needs don’t fall through the cracks. With every dollar, you're funding specialized vision services — from mobility training to adaptive learning — that empower children to engage, explore, and thrive.
With the right support, children with visual impairments can gain critical skills, build confidence, and navigate their world with greater independence.
Join us in ensuring that no family faces this journey alone.
“After our insurance cut us off, we thought we had nowhere to turn. This organization gave our daughter the tools she needed to keep growing — and gave us hope.”
— Parent of a child helped by Empowering Vision Foundation
"I started this foundation because no parent should have to choose between hope and affordability.
Every child deserves the chance to see their world—and be seen in it."