Independence, Dignity and Hope

We are committed to ensuring that impaired
vision does not result in impaired life. Our mission
is to help the Hard of Seeing™ worldwide cope
with the psychological effects of visual impairment
and to provide low vision services, visual aids and
training to anyone in need of these services. Learn
more about NAVH and its mission.

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NAVH CEO Receives Jefferson Award

Dr. Lorraine Marchi, founder and CEO of NAVH, has received the Jefferson Award for her work in raising awareness about the "hard of seeing." Jefferson Awards are administered by the American Institute for Public Service, a foundation that honors community service.

Read more - San Francisco Chronicle, January 4, 2009

Video - KPIX TV, CBS 5 San Francisco, January 8, 2009