Vision of Children Foundation

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

VOC

Year Established:

1969

Brochure thumbnail:

Brochure:

voc_broc.pdf

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to cure hereditary childhood blindness and other vision disorders, and to improve the lives of visually impaired individuals and their families.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Visual Impairment

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Kristy

Last Name:

Winters

Address:

12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 300

San Diego, CA, 92130

Phone:

+1 858 799 0810

Fax:

+1 858 794 2348

Email:

kwinters@visionofchildren.org

Website Address:

http://www.visionofchildren.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Researchers

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Peer support

Grief counseling

Non-medical services

Services for the hearing impaired

Awareness programs

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Genetic information

Speakers

Pen pal program

Services for the visually impaired

Advocacy

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Journal articles on condition

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Research updates

Newsletter

Website

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals