Samara's Foundation

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

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Facts about the blind and visually impaired

There are approximately 10 million blind and visually impaired people in the United States.
Approximately 1.3 million Americans are legally blind.
There are approximately 5.5 million elderly individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Approximately 93,600 visually impaired or blind students are served by special education programs
There are approximately 55,200 legally blind children.
Approximately 109,000 visually impaired people in the United States use white canes to get around
Just over 7,000 Americans use dog guides.
Approximately 5,500 legally blind children use Braille as their primary reading medium.
At least 1.5 million blind and visually impaired Americans use computers.
Approximately 46% of visually impaired adult Americans are employed.
Statistics provided by the American Foundation for the blind

Edith Bishel Center
Lions International
Legendary Insights
Guide Dogs of America
Lilac Blind Foundation

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