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Insights Forum | Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026
- 11:00 a.m. (EST)
- Virtual
Insights ForumThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.
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Insights Forum | Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. (EST)
- Virtual
Insights ForumThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.
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Therapists at Alma are specialized to help with all types of concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and more. Visit the directory of licensed therapists who have received training to work with blind or low vision individuals. Courtesy of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Exploring mental health resources can be a crucial first step in finding the support you need when diagnosed with vision loss – trusted organizations, platforms, and services that offer tools and guidance tailored to the blind and low vision community.
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Mental Health Advisory Council
The Foundation Fighting Blindness mental health initiative is guided by a mental health advisory council (MHAC) which includes five expert therapists (four of whom are blind or have low vision), a retinal specialist who has treated patients facing severe depression and anxiety, and a Foundation Board Member affected by vision loss who organized a local mental health support group.
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Every journey with vision loss is unique, shaped by personal challenges, triumphs, and moments of growth. In these stories, individuals from diverse backgrounds share their experiences navigating mental health, resilience, and identity.
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The Mental Health Resource Center serves as a trusted space, offering tools, resources, and connections to help individuals and families manage the unique emotional complexities associated with vision changes.
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Coping with a Vision Loss Diagnosis
Living and Thriving WellnessNewly-diagnosed patients frequently struggle with grief and depression, similar to losing a loved one. When managed using healthy coping methods and strategies, this is a natural and normal response to vision loss.
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Beacon Stories Wellness
Danielle has been navigating her retinitis pigmentosa for half of her life, but she’s never let it hold her back. Her journey with RP underscores the importance of perspective, community of her friends and family’s support, and the relentless pursuit of treatments and cures.
