Mahoning Valley Low Vision Collaborative

Join us in our mission to improve the lives of those with low vision in the Mahoning Valley through collaboration and support.

Mahoning Valley Low Vision Collaborative

Join us in our mission to improve the lives of those with low vision in the Mahoning Valley through collaboration and support.

Understanding Low Vision

Low vision is a permanent condition – one that glasses, contacts, medication, or surgery cannot fully correct. Unlike blindness, usable vision remains; but it’s compromised in ways that are often unpredictable and deeply personal. It may appear as a persistent blur, a narrowed tunnel of sight, dark or missing patches of sight, or a sensitivity to light that makes even bright days difficult to navigate.

In the Mahoning Valley, thousands are living with low vision and many are doing so without support, tools, or guidance. Access to specialized low vision care – the kind that goes beyond a standard eye exam and actually addresses how a person functions in their daily life – is limited in our region. That gap has real consequences. A child who cannot see clearly may fall behind in school and never understand why. An older adult who can no longer drive may withdraw from the community and lose their independence. A working-age adult with unaddressed vision loss may leave the workforce entirely. These are not rare stories – they are happening across our communities every day.

Collaborative Partners

Access to Independence

Provides resources and support to enhance the independence of individuals with disabilities.

Website: accesstoindependence.com

Community Advocates

Advocates to improve the quality of life for individuals with low vision.

Cornerstone Caregiving

Provides personalized caregiving services to support older adults in their daily lives.

Website: cornerstonecaregiving.com

Envision Blind Sports

Provides sport and physical activity opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to promote their lifelong wellness.

Website: www.envisionblindsports.org

Keystone Blind Association

Empowers, educates, and employs individuals with vision loss or other disabilities.

Website: www.keystoneblind.org

Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services

Offers educational resources and support for individuals who are deaf or blind.

Website: odbes.ohio.gov

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Provides resources and support for individuals with disabilities to achieve quality employment, independence, and Social Security.

Webiste: ood.ohio.gov

Prevent Blindness Ohio

Provides support and resources to prevent blindness and preserve sight.

Website: ohio.preventblindness.org

Sight for All United

Helps every person reach their vision potential and lifts barriers for access to care.

Website: sightforallunited.org

U.S. Dept of Veteran Affairs

Provides healthcare services to veterans, including those with vision impairments.

Website: www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/vision-care

Western Reserve Independent Living Center

Promotes independent living for individuals with disabilities through advocacy and support services.

Website: wrilc.org

Wills Mobility & Vision Services

Specializes in mobility and vision services to enhance the independence of visually impaired individuals.

Website: www.willsmobility.com

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries

Offers employment and training services to individuals with disabilities, including those with low vision.

Website: www.goodwillyoungstown.org

Youngstown Radio Reading Service

Makes information accessible to individuals with visual, physical, or mental impairments across Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Website: www.goodwillyoungstown.org/radio-reading