PATIENT RESOURCES

The mission of Von's Vision is to provide low-income Denver children with the eye care and corrective eyewear they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. According to recent data collected by Von’s Vision, 38% of children in the United States need some form of vision correction. Three out of every ten children under six years old have never been seen by an eye doctor for a variety of reasons. Von’s Vision will work to provide solutions to this problem through development of targeted and strategic impact and outreach programs.

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is offered year-round in seven counties in Metro Denver,  including the five YMCA Wellness Centers and over 20 community sites. The program consists of 16 weekly one-hour classroom sessions with monthly  follow-up sessions for the remainder of the year. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a: Prediabetic blood value, Diagnosis of prediabetes or, High score on a CDC diabetes risk assessment.

NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases  and the organizations that serve them.   NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members,  is committed to the identification,  treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education,  advocacy, research, and patient services.

NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases  and the organizations that serve them.   NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members,  is committed to the identification,  treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education,  advocacy, research, and patient services.

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand  information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.

Silver Sneakers is  a fitness program designed to help older adults stay physically fit and  socially active. Membership provides access to more than 16,000 participating locations nationwide, including gyms, wellness centers and YMCAs. SilverSneakers locations offer fitness classes targeted towards aging adults, including:

Yoga

Senior sports teams or recreational leagues

Outdoor exercise activities

And more

In addition, the Silver Steps program provides seniors who live in more rural areas access to personalized workout programs they can do from home and an online component to help keep members connected and motivated to stay healthy.

American diabetes association offers information and  resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE  ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and  SENIORS.

American diabetes association offers information and  resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE  ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and  SENIORS.

VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight  continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information,  step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local  services, and a supportive online community.

Dr. Kirk Matoba is a third generation optometrist with  interest in Neuro/head trauma as well as Low Vision and partially sighted.  Dr. Emily Matoba has experience in low vision and pediatric exams. She has  worked with The William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center at the Eye Institute  as well as perform vision screening for children in The Overbrook School of the Blind. We have been in practice since 1986, and practice solely in Lakewood since  2002. Today we provide comprehensive vision and medical exams. Our Low Vision  services include: Trial Frame refraction, contrast/tint testing. Trialing eschenbach low vision devices such as magnifiers, telescopes, maxTv, Max  details. We have an OCT and VF for any immediate need. We also have a consult for Orcam to come in and talk about the device with the patient and family.

VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults with vision loss, their families, caregivers, healthcare  providers, and social service professionals.

The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative  teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the  building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year  after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training  program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and  opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted  peers.”

The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative  teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the  building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year  after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training  program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and  opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted  peers.”

Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio  format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado.  Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to  community, and continuously learning

Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio  format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado.  Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to  community, and continuously learning

Via is a full-spectrum mobility manager offering  paratransit, travel training and mobility options information and referral services. Via also provides a wide range of community and group educational  resources related to transportation for older adults, people with  disabilities and others living with mobility limitations.

Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state.  We work together to promote full  participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we  serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind  is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for  the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at  the local level.  As a state-wide  group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to  identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national  levels.

Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state.  We work together to promote full  participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we  serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind  is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for  the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at  the local level.  As a state-wide  group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to  identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national  levels.

BIT recruits talented, corporate-ready professionals from the disabled community and connects them with hiring managers in Fortune 500 companies who are serious about bringing in top talent and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our primary focus is on employment within the tech industry. Tech remains  one of the top 2 sectors in the U.S. economy with a supply/demand rate of  almost 4 advertised openings for each unemployed job seeker. No longer are  people with technology backgrounds exclusively employed by tech companies –  tech skills are now in high demand in all types of non-tech businesses! Although technology is in our name, it’s not our only game. We are looking  for candidates with a well-developed sense of professionalism in a variety of  in-demand skills. Some of our most successful candidates have backgrounds in  fields such as project management, data science, business analysis, and  finance.

Family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions,  disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.

The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) started in Boulder County in 1977. We are one of over 400 Independent Living Centers  across the Nation. CPWD now provides Independent Living Services in five  counties, providing core services in Independent Living Skills, Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support and Nursing Home and Youth  Transitions. Our staff is available to assist you in developing a plan for achieving independence.

For over 20 years Freedom Scientific has provided access to print and computers for individuals with blindness and low vision. Our innovative technology is  designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals  the same access to information as their sighted peers. Our team is passionate  about what we do and committed to the communities that we serve.

Providing opportunities for low vision education, information, self-help, support &  building connections among people in our community who have experienced sight loss. The Center for Independence offers support groups, assistive devices  and skills training for those with low vision and blindness. The on-site low  vision lab in Grand Junction is available to consumers for demonstration and  training on assistive devices. Our experienced professionals can help you to  remain active, live independently and cope with vision loss.

NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS offers books the way you want them: in braille or audio, mailed to your door for free or instantly downloadable.

The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide telephone newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired. NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers have access to  national newspapers, including NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for  anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job  listings, and more.

A Talking Magazine provided at no cost to visually impaired and physically disabled adults. Choice Magazine Listening is a nonprofit organization that provides audio recordings of memorable articles, stories, interviews, essays  and poems from outstanding current magazines, completely free of charge, to  blind, visually impaired, physically disabled or dyslexic adults.

American Printing House for the Blind has educational materials and devices for the blind and visually impaired adults and children. APH is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating  accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and  independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.

We provide specific services for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind including one-on-one vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, training services (vocational,  academic, personal, job-seeking, and on-the-job training), rehabilitation  technology services, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, and rehabilitation engineering services to address  barriers encountered with employment. Some of our specialized programs for the blind and visually impaired include Personal Adjustment Training,  Business Enterprise Program, and independent living services for ages 55 and  up.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.

The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. They offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to  $7,500 for those attending a technical college or as an entering freshman,  undergraduate or a graduate student. The Council also promotes and advocates  for the use of high-quality Audio Description in television, movies,  performing arts, museums, educational materials and other venues where the  presentation of visual media is critical to the understanding and  appreciation of the content. They offer a radio program, broadcasting  information from a blindness perspective and music from an array of genres.

As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.

Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT).  Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty  playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with  opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive  bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable  tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers  and providers in the early childhood community.

Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT).  Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty  playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with  opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive  bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable  tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers  and providers in the early childhood community.

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.

Resources for patients and individual living with Diabetes.

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is offered year-round in seven counties in Metro Denver,  including the five YMCA Wellness Centers and over 20 community sites. The program consists of 16 weekly one-hour classroom sessions with monthly  follow-up sessions for the remainder of the year. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a: Prediabetic blood value, Diagnosis of prediabetes or, High score on a CDC diabetes risk assessment.

NORD is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases  and the organizations that serve them.   NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members,  is committed to the identification,  treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education,  advocacy, research, and patient services.

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)  provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand  information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.

Silver Sneakers is  a fitness program designed to help older adults stay physically fit and  socially active. Membership provides access to more than 16,000 participating locations nationwide, including gyms, wellness centers and YMCAs. SilverSneakers locations offer fitness classes targeted towards aging adults, including:

Yoga

Senior sports teams or recreational leagues

Outdoor exercise activities

And more

In addition, the Silver Steps program provides seniors who live in more rural areas access to personalized workout programs they can do from home and an online component to help keep members connected and motivated to stay healthy.

American diabetes association offers information and  resources for FITNESS TIPS, HEALTHY RECIPES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INSURANCE  ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, and specific resources for MEN, WOMEN, and  SENIORS.

Anchor  Center for Blind Children provides early education and intervention services for children birth to five years old who are blind or visually impaired. Their collaborative team approach to education, therapeutic and family support services ensures lifelong success.

INFANT: nurtures vital developmental skills in children  birth to 18 months, building a strong foundation for early learning.

TODDLER: focuses on group play and socialization for children 18 months - 3  years old.

PRESCHOOL: prepares children 3 to 5 years old for life in school and the  community

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: get involved.

FAMILY SUPPORT: Providing children education, caring support and  connections that last a lifetime.

EYE CLINIC & ASSESSMENTS: offering a variety of vision services in a  caring, child and family-centered environment.

Colorado Retina Associates (CRA) in conjunction with the  Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and the University of Denver Center for  Oncology Psychology Excellence (C.O.P.E.) recognize that disease treatment extends to the well-being of the whole patient. The Ocular Melanoma Support Alliance (OMSA) is a virtual program offered to the ocular melanoma (OM)  community, as a platform for hope, education, mental wellness, resource  sharing, support and camaraderie to allow you to not just survive, but  thrive.

VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight  continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information,  step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local  services, and a supportive online community.

Tides Changing Therapy is here to provide the space, tools  and listening needed to develop a holistic approach to get you from where you  are, to where you want to be. Dr. Samantha Miller is a licensed clinical  social worker and psychotherapist that specializes in working with people  living with vision loss or blindness. Dr. Miller has experience as a disease  and mental health therapist, family/caregiver therapist and social worker  with the low vision and blind community for years at the Tampa Lighthouse for  the Blind before moving to Colorado. She has bore witness to the barriers  that exist and affect access to treatment by members of the low vision  community, and my goal is to help break down those barriers. Many sessions  for the low vision community focus on Loss and Grief Therapy, but sessions  vary for each client. Your emotionality is one of your greatest possessions.  We can explore your emotions, and learn to understand them. Dr. Miller  partners with you to create self-awareness, develop self-compassion and  generate healing.

Dr. Kirk Matoba is a third generation optometrist with  interest in Neuro/head trauma as well as Low Vision and partially sighted.  Dr. Emily Matoba has experience in low vision and pediatric exams. She has  worked with The William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center at the Eye Institute  as well as perform vision screening for children in The Overbrook School of the Blind. We have been in practice since 1986, and practice solely in Lakewood since  2002. Today we provide comprehensive vision and medical exams. Our Low Vision  services include: Trial Frame refraction, contrast/tint testing. Trialing eschenbach low vision devices such as magnifiers, telescopes, maxTv, Max  details. We have an OCT and VF for any immediate need. We also have a consult for Orcam to come in and talk about the device with the patient and family.

No-cost Eye assessments for infants 6-12 months of age. The  American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant's first eye  exam around six months of age, immediately after the eye undergoes rapid and  profound changes and is therefore most vulnerable to interference with  healthy development.

Empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to  experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical  activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation.

VisionAware is a free, easy-to-use informational service for adults with vision loss, their families, caregivers, healthcare  providers, and social service professionals.

Year-round, outdoor activity group that provides free  sighted guides.

The Colorado Center for the Blind provides innovative  teaching techniques, daily challenges and self-confidence that are the  building blocks of independence, opportunity and success. Day after day, year  after year, blind students leave the Colorado Center for the Blind’s training  program as living examples of the NFB’s motto: “With effective training and  opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted  peers.”

Providing listeners with free access to recorded programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News and information in audio  format for the blind, low vision and print disabled community of Colorado.  Audio services empower individuals to be self-sufficient, connected to  community, and continuously learning

For people who can't read standard print, CTBL provides audio, Braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure.

Via is a full-spectrum mobility manager offering  paratransit, travel training and mobility options information and referral services. Via also provides a wide range of community and group educational  resources related to transportation for older adults, people with  disabilities and others living with mobility limitations.

​Foresight  Ski Guides, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to making challenging  recreational opportunities through snow sports both affordable and accessible  to visually impaired and blind skiers.

Our members and leaders provide advocacy and support to blind and visually impaired Coloradans across the state.  We work together to promote full  participation and integration of blind people in all areas of life, and we  serve as an advocate for change when equal access and treatment of the blind  is denied. Chapters and divisions across the state offer community based forums for  the blind and visually impaired to interact and work together on issues at  the local level.  As a state-wide  group, the NFBCO brings the collective experiences of our members together to  identify problems or needs and work for change at the state and national  levels.

Learning Ally has the world’s largest audio textbook  library with over 80,000 human-narrated books that are audio-only or VOICEtext, our unique learning solution that highlights words and sentences  as students read. Students can enjoy Learning Ally books by downloading our  free app Link to school computers, Chromebooks and to students’ iOS or  Android smartphones or tablets

BIT recruits talented, corporate-ready professionals from the disabled community and connects them with hiring managers in Fortune 500 companies who are serious about bringing in top talent and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our primary focus is on employment within the tech industry. Tech remains  one of the top 2 sectors in the U.S. economy with a supply/demand rate of  almost 4 advertised openings for each unemployed job seeker. No longer are  people with technology backgrounds exclusively employed by tech companies –  tech skills are now in high demand in all types of non-tech businesses! Although technology is in our name, it’s not our only game. We are looking  for candidates with a well-developed sense of professionalism in a variety of  in-demand skills. Some of our most successful candidates have backgrounds in  fields such as project management, data science, business analysis, and  finance.

Ensight Skills provides accredited, professional low-vision services to enhance the  lives of you and your loved ones who are struggling with vision loss. They  provide people with low vision the tools, counseling, and training that  empowers independent and productive living.

Family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions,  disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.

Living with a visual impairment does not mean you have to put your life on hold. If you have dreams of earning a college degree, that opportunity is available to  you. Through mobile phone applications, computer software and student services and groups, individuals with a visual impairment can make the transition to college life as smoothly as other students.

Caregivers play a critical role in the health and well-being of their loved ones.  Eldercare is here to help with useful links to resources for caregivers to answer commonly asked questions.

The Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) started in Boulder County in 1977. We are one of over 400 Independent Living Centers  across the Nation. CPWD now provides Independent Living Services in five  counties, providing core services in Independent Living Skills, Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Support and Nursing Home and Youth  Transitions. Our staff is available to assist you in developing a plan for achieving independence.

For over 20 years Freedom Scientific has provided access to print and computers for individuals with blindness and low vision. Our innovative technology is  designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals  the same access to information as their sighted peers. Our team is passionate  about what we do and committed to the communities that we serve.

Providing opportunities for low vision education, information, self-help, support &  building connections among people in our community who have experienced sight loss. The Center for Independence offers support groups, assistive devices  and skills training for those with low vision and blindness. The on-site low  vision lab in Grand Junction is available to consumers for demonstration and  training on assistive devices. Our experienced professionals can help you to  remain active, live independently and cope with vision loss.

Providing reduced park entrance fees to totally and permanently disabled residents who are on a fixed/limited income because of their disability.

The Macular Degeneration Association funds research and educational programs.  Their goal is to  find a cure for  macular degeneration through   disseminating research information, while providing  education that will improve the quality of  life for patients, family members and their caregivers. Their programs  feature renowned expert speakers in the field of macular degeneration,  offering FREE programs to the patients and their caregivers locally and  nationally. The MDA promotes awareness of all visual diseases by means of  local and national outreach.

Rides In Sight provides information about senior transportation options in local communities throughout the United States. ITNAmerica researched communities nationwide to build a database of senior transportation options. Rides In Sight makes the information available to the public through this website and  hotline. The Rides In Sight hotline is available Monday—Friday from 8 AM—8 PM  Eastern Time (excluding holidays). Our friendly and knowledgeable operators  answer all questions about senior transportation options within 24 hours. The  Rides In Sight website also contains valuable information about  transportation, health, and age-related support services.

NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS offers books the way you want them: in braille or audio, mailed to your door for free or instantly downloadable.

A service of the National Council on Aging that helps people to understand  benefits available from federal, state, and local programs. You can check  your eligibility for programs that save money on medications and other health  care costs (such as copays and deductibles) as well as programs that can  provide health insurance that pays for your medical costs and other medical  expenses. The service also provides income assistance, food and nutrition  services, housing and utility compensation, tax relief, veteran and  employment services.

The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide telephone newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired. NFB-NEWSLINE subscribers have access to  national newspapers, including NFB-NEWSLINE is a free audio news service for  anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job  listings, and more.

A Talking Magazine provided at no cost to visually impaired and physically disabled adults. Choice Magazine Listening is a nonprofit organization that provides audio recordings of memorable articles, stories, interviews, essays  and poems from outstanding current magazines, completely free of charge, to  blind, visually impaired, physically disabled or dyslexic adults.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance has a database for prescription assistance programs for individuals without prescription coverage. MAT, the Medicine  Assistance Tool, matches patients like you with resources and cost-sharing  programs that may help lower your out-of-pocket costs, whether or not you  have insurance.

American Printing House for the Blind has educational materials and devices for the blind and visually impaired adults and children. APH is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating  accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and  independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.

We provide specific services for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind including one-on-one vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance, training services (vocational,  academic, personal, job-seeking, and on-the-job training), rehabilitation  technology services, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, and rehabilitation engineering services to address  barriers encountered with employment. Some of our specialized programs for the blind and visually impaired include Personal Adjustment Training,  Business Enterprise Program, and independent living services for ages 55 and  up.

The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. They offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to  $7,500 for those attending a technical college or as an entering freshman,  undergraduate or a graduate student. The Council also promotes and advocates  for the use of high-quality Audio Description in television, movies,  performing arts, museums, educational materials and other venues where the  presentation of visual media is critical to the understanding and  appreciation of the content. They offer a radio program, broadcasting  information from a blindness perspective and music from an array of genres.

As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.

Tech for Tykes is a groundbreaking program that is changing the lives of young children with disabilities through the use of assistive technology (AT).  Children with developmental delays or disabilities often have difficulty  playing and interacting with the world around them. AT provides them with  opportunities to be active participants in life rather than passive  bystanders. We hope you will take some time to explore the many valuable  tools and resources Tech for Tykes has to offer children, families, caregivers  and providers in the early childhood community.

The Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering is open, operating with occupancy restrictions on campus and web-based services and supports. Coursework through the department of  Bioengineering will resume with a mix of hybrid and online courses through the end of the semester, outpatient clinical services are available onsite if required or via telehealth as appropriate, and technical assistance and supports are available by phone, email, and video-conferencing through the Assistive technology Act Program of Colorado.  Please visit the SWAAAC and Tech for Tykes websites for information on  program services for children.

Cancer can cause tremendous distress for individuals and their families, friends and caregivers. That distress often goes unaddressed, as treatment emphasizes the physical elements of the disease. Unfortunately, many cancer centers are struggling to meet the mental health needs of cancer patients and those closest to them.

We're working to change that. Our psychologists use assessment, research,  consultation, supervision and training that allows them to help with  cancer-related symptoms like insomnia, nausea, anxiety about treatment, fear  of recurrence and depression.

We're also able to work with caregivers and families to alleviate some of the stresses and difficulties that come along with caring for someone with  cancer, empowering them to provide better care while supporting their own  mental health.

First  Descents provides life-changing single or multi-day outdoor adventures and  experiences for young adults (ages 18 - 39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Offering local or international outdoor programs.

Diabetes education programs are recognized by the American Diabetes Association and provide you with the tools and resources you need to meet the challenges of living with diabetes. UC Health offers one-on-one  consultations, a full range of diabetes classes, training, special events, and services, including the latest in education for adults and children with prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Gestational diabetes.

Psychological assessment and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults. Counseling for those struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, the diagnosis of a serious medical condition, such as eye cancer, grief and loss, or major life transitions due to medical related issues. Dr. Caroline Scheiber is a Stanford University trained licensed clinical psychologist, providing a variety of psychological assessment services for legal proceedings, as well as therapy services for adolescents and adults in Colorado.I look forward to meeting you!

* I currently offer online therapy and assessment services using a secure video-conferencing platform.

Today, OMF is one of the top resources for OM patient support, education and advocacy.  We strive to provide patients and their caregivers - both the newly diagnosed as  well as those looking to gain a greater understanding of their disease - with  both cutting edge research and a full suite of tools to guide them along their treatment journey. They also offer financial grants for travel and prosthetic assistance. OMF seeks to provide tools and resources to facilitate and amplify the OM community communication.

A non-profit whose case managers advocate and mediate on behalf of patients to  provide avenues of access for therapies, therapeutic agents and devices deemed medically efficacious by the medical and scientific communities while working to find sources of reimbursement to pay for care. Today, both NPAF and PAF are national leaders on the forefront of important issues within patient-focused healthcare and serve as the voice of patients in need.

Blog written by Jay Adkisson who lost his eye to Melanoma in 2000 and his journey. Hi page provider discussion and support forums for those who have lost an eye to whatever cause or have monocular vision.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness strives to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation is a beacon for those affected by these blinding diseases. You can join the fight and help us accelerate our mission through fundraising, advocacy and involvement with the Denver FFB Chapter.

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.