Resources
Navigating vision care can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Sight for All United is committed to helping individuals with low vision and those struggling to access essential eye care services. We partner with Direction Home of Eastern Ohio and Help Network (211) to ensure no one falls through the cracks when seeking vision support. Our goal is to connect you with the right resources, whether you need medical referrals, financial assistance, vision screenings, or specialized care. We understand that every individual’s vision needs are unique, and our network of community partners is dedicated to finding the right services tailored to your specific situation. Let us help you take the first step towards clearer vision and improved quality of life.
Transportation Services
Sometimes insurance companies will provide limited transportation to their clients, so here are some additional resources for transportation.
Catholic Charities
Comfort Care-A-Van
Community Action Agency of Columbiana County - CARTS
Easterseals
Senior Support Action Group
Trumbull County Senior Levy Transportation
Low Vision Exam and Evaluation
Akron Low Vision Services
Cleveland Sight Center
Keystone Blind Association
Additional Resources
Access to Independence
Accessible Pharmacy
Accudose
Envision Blind Sports
Eyedaptic
Jewish Family & Community Services
Mattingly Low Vision
One Health Ohio
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Senior Support Action Group Echo Dot Program
Vision to Learn Glasses Replacement
The Way Station
Youngstown Area Goodwill Vision Services
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“Cody’s story is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of vision care. Struggling in school, repeating kindergarten, and scoring poorly in his classes, Cody seemed destined to fall behind. Traditional vision screenings had failed him repeatedly, missing the critical signs of his vision challenges. Our mobile vision van changed everything. Not only did we discover he needed glasses, but we also identified significant eye crossing that required immediate medical attention. With targeted intervention, including glasses and corrective surgery, Cody’s world transformed. One year later, his grades soared from 1s and 2s to 3s and 4s. Even more remarkable, the care didn’t stop with Cody – his mother became proactive about the entire family’s vision, ensuring his younger sibling also received necessary eye care.”
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“Seven-year-old Sarah thought she was “dumb” because reading seemed impossible. Her teacher watched her struggle with basic sentences, trying endless strategies to help. Everything changed when our school vision program provided a comprehensive eye exam. For the first time, Sarah discovered she simply couldn’t see – not that she couldn’t learn. The moment she put on her first pair of glasses was magical. “I’m not really dumb. I just couldn’t see the words,” she told her teacher with newfound confidence. Within months, Sarah’s reading dramatically improved, nearly reaching grade level. Her transformation wasn’t just academic – it was a rebirth of self-belief and potential.”
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“Language should never be a barrier to healthcare. When we first discovered a child’s serious vision problems in 2022, our initial outreach went unheard due to communication challenges. Undeterred, we added translation services, proving that true care means understanding and accessibility. When we reconnected with the child’s father in his native language, his eagerness for help was immediate. The result? A child with new glasses, undergoing specialized treatment for a lazy eye, and connected with a community eye doctor for ongoing care. This story demonstrates that comprehensive vision care is about more than medical intervention – it’s about breaking down every possible barrier.”
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“In second grade, Michael was falling behind, his reading skills painfully slow and frustrating. Traditional screenings had missed the crucial signs, but our comprehensive vision assessment revealed the truth: a strong far-sighted prescription, significant astigmatism, and a drifting eye that made reading an impossible challenge. With precision-crafted glasses and targeted surgical intervention, everything changed. By third grade, he wasn’t just keeping up – he became the best reader in his class. What once seemed like a learning disability was simply a vision problem waiting to be solved. His journey from struggling student to academic star is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the right care can completely rewrite a child’s future.”
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