More than 53,000 adults in Philadelphia are living with vision loss.
Are you or is someone you know one of them? We can help.
Living with low vision can impact daily routines in many ways: from cooking, exercising, managing medication, and socializing, to paying bills, finding and taking care of your home, securing employment, and navigating transportation. VisionLink is here to help our clients overcome challenges like these, so they have the supports and skills they need to manage their days with confidence.
VisionLink is One Link Away
For Individuals
VisionLink provides in-person and virtual personal and home management courses, orientation and mobility instruction, access to adaptive technology, and personalized support that helps people achieve their goals and regain control of their daily lives. We work alongside physician referrers and community organizations to help people remain active in the things they love and connected to the support that helps them thrive.
For Providers
VisionLink offers non-clinical support and training to help individuals adjust to new diagnoses and build confidence through skill development and experiences. Our Resource and Referral Network connects individuals and their support systems to relevant services and resources. Our Provider Education Program helps home health agencies, organizations, senior centers, and other caregivers develop the tools and skills to better serve people with vision loss.
For Organizations
VisionLink offers engaging community-based programs and special events that provide individuals with vision loss opportunities to connect with peers, explore new interests, and reconnect with past activities. Through strategic partnerships, these programs foster social engagement and personal growth, and prevent isolation. We link individuals with organizations, resources, and events in Philadelphia and nationally, providing a network of support.
Featured Device
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses help you to explore your surroundings without needing to hold your phone. Use voice commands to read text aloud, identify objects around you, and retrieve quick information.
Curious if smart glasses can help you reach your goals? Email us or call us at (215) 627-0600 to schedule a visit with our Vision Rehabilitation Therapist to explore your options.
Featured Highlight
We’re thrilled to again be selected by The Sarah Ralston Foundation as an Innovative Project grant recipient. This $50,000 award will expand our Collaborative Staff Education Project to improve how Philadelphia’s aging services network supports older adults with vision loss. Their additional general operating support helps us strengthen our infrastructure and responsiveness to community needs.
Featured Partnership
Twelve Gates Arts (12G) showcases contemporary art in Philadelphia with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. 12G has partnered with VisionLink since 2024 to make its programming accessible, providing both virtual and sensory tours for each of its exhibitions!
Latest Video
Learn how to use the Colorino Color Detector to identify the colors of different objects.
Living with Vision Loss in Philadelphia
Across Philadelphia, more than 53,000 adults are living with vision loss. Many have not yet had the opportunity to access tools or training that can support confidence and independence. VisionLink is here to help people navigate everyday life with vision loss and live as independently as they choose.
Characteristics of Adults with Vision Loss in Philadelphia:
VisionLink’s Impact
“I have gradually lost my vision over the last 10 years and stopped being able to read two years ago. Without VisionLink’s assistance, I would be isolated. The iPhone has become a major conduit for me. Now, I am comfortable using it for podcasts, audiobooks, emails, messaging, notes, and the Internet, which has profoundly improved my life.”
—VisionLink Client
“VisionLink is a place of possibility. It’s not just about services—it’s about fostering independence, dignity, and connection. Whether someone is newly adjusting to vision loss of has been navigating it for years, VisionLink offers resources and community that can transform lives!”
—VisionLink Board Member Jacqueline Candido
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