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"Focus"

focusonvisionandvisionloss.org

The "Focus" website is a resource of the Massachusetts Commission                      for the Blind (MCB) / Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Partnership Project, created to raise awareness of services and information for individuals with vision impairment, legal blindness, or deafblindness.

MCB/DDS Services & Resources 
Learn about Certified Orientation & Mobility Services, the American Printing House for the Blind Federal Quota Account, support groups and other initiatives focused on the needs of individuals with intellectual disability and vision loss.

Eye Care, Safety, & Finding an Eye Care Provider
Find an eye care provider near you; learn about specialty eye clinics; review DDS Vision Care Guidelines; explore tips for eye safety and function; learn how to prepare for eye exams or eye surgery; see how vision can be affected by specific eye disorders; focus on nutrition for eye health, aging eyes, and more!

Everyday Life 
Discover useful strategies, including orientation & mobility techniques; find additional resources about deafblindness, communication and recreation.

Tech and Access
Find a collection of apps, technology equipment and resources for those with vision loss, in addition to accessible ways to acquire news and information.

Students 
Explore specialized resources available to students with vision loss and their families to promote education, healthy vision, and a smooth transition to adult life. 

Connect
Read the Focus Blog, learn from frequently asked questions and connect with us!

Training & Events
Check out “Focus” Talks, on-demand sessions on vision care and vision loss; access resources including the Let’s Walk Together Human Guide video; and sign up to receive email notification of upcoming Trainings and Events.

mass.gov/lists/idd-blindness-and-vision-impairment

A resource of the MCB/DDS Partnership Project
          
mass.gov/dds/visionloss                         
508.384.5539

"Focus"

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"Focus"

A resource of the MCB/DDS Partnership Project
          
focusonvisionandvisionloss.org
508.384.5539

rev 9-2023