American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Macular Degeneration Foundation
www.eyesight.org
An organization dedicated to 1) discovering the cause and developing cures for macular degeneration, 2) informing and educating patients, professionals and the public at risk for macular degeneration about the latest and best preventive and therapeutic modalities.
National Glaucoma Foundation
www.glaucoma-foundation.org
A foundation dedicated to raising public awareness concerning the necessity of regular eye exams and funding critical research to find cures for glaucoma.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.nmss.org
This site provides resources, educational programs, and MS information to the public.
Prevent Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org
The nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. It serves millions of people each year through public and professional education, community and patient services, programs and research.
SeniorNet
www.seniornet.com
This site provides older adults education for, and access to, computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge. The nonprofit SeniorNet teaches seniors (people 50 plus) to use computers and the Internet at over 140 learning centers nationwide. Members receive discounts on software and computers, can join book clubs, participate in discussions, and get useful information on investments and the latest news.
Visually Impaired Center
www.vicflint.org
The Visually Impaired Center of Flint provides a wide range of free services, including an outstanding Diabetes Education Program that offers home visits, insulin measurement, and blood glucose monitoring.
