Blind Services Foundation, Inc of Idaho Mission Statement

The mission of Blind Services Foundation, Inc. is to enhance the quality of life for all blind and visually impaired citizens of Idaho, by providing services and adaptive equipment that are not available through other sources and to exercise all powers granted by law, necessary and proper to carry out these services. Purpose

To 'help' provide the gift of independence to those who thought that a regular life was out of their reach. Help us give back the gift of sight.

Charitable Status

We are incorporated under the non-profit laws of the State of Idaho and we are recognized as a (501){C)(3) non-profit, charitable corporation by the IRS. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and we have no paid staff. Monies donated are used for the citizens of Idaho only.

We are here to help - WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

There are studies that show that about half of these people live below the poverty level and do not have the resources to equip themselves to enjoy a near-normal life. Because they do not have the opportunities for education, transportation and equipment to supplement their vision, they can usually only find low paying jobs. Most insurance programs do not pay for rehabilitation.

Help us provide the gift of independence to those who thought that a regular life was out of their reach.

WHAT IS BLINDNESS?"

A person is considered "legally blind" when his/her best vision is 20/200 or less in the better eye or the person's visual field is 20 degrees or less.

It is not true that all blind persons have absolutely no sight; in fact, most blind persons have some remaining vision. A person may be considered visually impaired when he/she can no longer drive safely, has difficulty reading a newspaper or cannot see objects to the side. And being visually impaired is not just a problem for the elderly. With degenerative eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, anyone can become impaired.

DOES BLINDNESS AFFECT SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

According to the census bureau there are over thirty-four thousand severely visually impaired citizens in Idaho. These people cannot read ordinary newsprint even with the aid of glasses or contact lenses. About six thousand of these people are blind, and most have no idea that there is help available.

Does this sound like someone that you know? Give that loved one the freedom of independence through assisted sight. Put them in touch with our organization and add them to the list of visually impaired.

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