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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

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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.

Skills for Independent Living

For Providers

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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.

Provider Resources

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.

Community Connections

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The iPhone offers a range of built-in accessibility features that help navigate daily life with greater confidence and independence. From Magnifier and VoiceOver to text enlargement, the iPhone makes information, communication, and everyday tasks more accessible.

Contact VisionLink to learn about our accessible technology classes!

Low Vision Resource Center

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Featured Highlight

VisionLink was excited to welcome Shara Dae Howard of KYW Newsradio’s Bridging Philly podcast to VisionLink, highlighting our work supporting adults with vision loss. The feature explores how our personalized services, community connections, and emerging technology help people build confidence, independence, and connection.

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:

Infographic illustrating that 45.5% of Philadelphians with vision loss (24,250 adults) are Black or African American, and 27.6% are White (2024).

Infographic illustrating that 27.5% of Philadelphians with vision loss (14,671 adults) live alone (2024).

Infographic illustrating that 36.9% of Philadelphians with vision loss (19,661 adults) are seniors aged 65 years or older (2024).

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

Are you managing a recent diagnosis or experiencing a sudden change in vision?

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