Community Resources

• Anatomy of the Eye
  Discover how the various part of the eye function.
• ATI Access Technologies, Inc.
  Access Technologies, Inc. is a nonprofit organization specializing in Ergonomic Risk Assessments, Assistive Technology Evaluations, and Technology Training Services; hearing aid resources.
• Camp Taloali
  A camp for the deaf, hard of hearing, CODA’s, siblings and signing friends ages 6-18 where new skills are learned, exciting challenges are met, and new goals are set in a magical world surrounded by nature.
• Casey Eye Institute
  At the Casey Eye Institute, every member of our team is dedicated to a single mission: to promote the best possible eye health for you through education, research, clinical leadership and service to the community.
• Legacy Devers Eye Institute
  A comprehensive medical eye center including clinical and surgical care, research, education and patient consultation.
• Healthy Kids
  Healthcare for qualified uninsured children age 18 and younger.
• Oral Hull Foundation for the Blind
  Since 1962, the Oral Hull Foundation for the Blind has been dedicated to providing a special place for persons with blindness or low vision and their friends to get away for a day, week-end or week for an exceptional experience.
• Prevent Blindness
  Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.
• Audient
  Provides new hearing aids to individuals who fall within 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  The individual must pay around $600 per aid.
• Medicare
  1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).  Though Medicare does not provide free eye exams or free eyeglasses, Medicare-eligible people with special eye or general health problems do qualify for eye exam coverage.  People with diabetes can get a dilated eye exam to check for diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy.  Medicare-eligible people who are at high risk for glaucoma can have an annual eye exam to check for glaucoma and receive Medicare coverage for this exam.
• Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  The VA will provide eyeglasses and hearing aids to veterans who meet a specific criteria.

Student Resources

• Visual Disabilities Guide for College Students
  The following guide explores what colleges are doing for the visually impaired, and includes numerous resources, as well as scholarships and grants information.
• Guidebook for Students with Visual Impairments
  Resources, tools and technology to foster student success.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
  Paying for School, special tuition programs and expert advice.
• Students with Hearing Impairments Guidebook
  Supporting deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Student Guidebook for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
  Career paths, accessibility tips and resources for success at school.

Lions Resources

• Lions Club International
  Learn about the 45,000 clubs and 1.4 million members worldwide and how they serve their communities.
• Lions of Oregon
  Discover the service Lions are providing in Oregon, become a member or locate a local club.
• Lions VisionGift
  Since its inception, over 16,000 people have received the gift of sight from tissue procured and screened.