Furthermore, it is important to note that NAVH does not consider anyone blind who has useable vision, and our experience has proven that those with residual vision can, with proper motivation, continue to lead independent lives. For the child born with visual impairment or for the young who acquire problems at an early age, there is practically no profession one cannot achieve. Today we find visually impaired physicians, nurses, social workers, lawyers, teachers, and other professionals. For the older person who has vision loss NAVH strives to offer independence, hope and dignity. Although significant strides have been made, the great majority of people suffering from vision loss do not know where help and understanding are available.
Problems arise from lack of motivation, coupled with old myths.
In fact, the more a visually limited person uses remaining vision, the better that person will be able to see. We are here to help - we offer our services, and, equally important, we serve as an agency which provides meaningful emotional support just by letting people know that we are NOT another agency for the blind. NAVH is not a recipient of government subsidies or United Way Funds, yet through the years we have supplied services in all 50 states and 91 foreign countries. It is likely that we are the only organization of its kind in the world.