If you haven't had much experience with serious illness, you may want to build a community of people with whom you can share your concerns, questions, and feelings. Find out what kind of support is available and how to choose a group that's right for you. Here is a list of links to organizations in partnership with The Vision Center, who may be able to answer your questions.
Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
The mission of Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House is to support the health and well-being of children by providing a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children who are receiving care in Southern California.
The Institute for Families
Offers counseling and support to families facing the devastating diagnosis of visual impairment in their child, and provides multilingual information, family therapy and referrals.
The Knights Templar Foundation
Supports surgical treatment and hospitalization for people who suffer from diseases or injury to the eyes, and provides funding for eye research.
The MAGIC Foundation
Nationwide non-profit organization, provides support services for families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders which affect a child's growth.
American Foundation for the Blind
Provides helpful information, videos, personal stories, online communities, and other links to resources in your area regarding to living with vision loss.
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