District of Columbia Council of the Blind is a community of blind and visually impaired individuals in DC advocating for their rights and promoting independence.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) D.C. Metro Chapter is dedicated to finding treatments and cures for retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Through fundraising events, education and outreach efforts, and advocacy, the FFB D.C. Metro Chapter raises awareness and support for those affected by these diseases in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia.
National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia advocates for the rights of the blind and provides resources to support their independence.
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington offers eye health education, prevention services, and access to eye care for individuals in the DC metro area.
National Library Service for Blind-Music provides free library services to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have physical disabilities that prevent them from reading standard print materials.
