Support the establishment of the first pilot center in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India.
Development of a portable model (blueprint) for Vision Enhancement and Rehabilitation Services suitable for under-served regions in developing countries.
Phase 2 (2007 – 2010) :Begin Expansion to other locations within India
Solicit application for grants from non-profit organizations in other under-served areas in India. Vision-Aid aims to provide financial support for helping in the creation and operation of five low vision rehabilitation centers in different under- served locations in India by 2010. Financial support will be provided in the form of matching grants to partner organizations.
Continue to implement programs to augment awareness about Low Vision Rehabilitation issues.
Phase 3: July 2010 – July 2020 : Accelerate Expansion
Accelerate the spread of Low Vision Rehabilitation Centers. Continue to invite application for grants from partners in other under-served areas in both India and in other developing countries where such a need is greatest. Vision-Aid aims to support the creation and operation of fifteen centers in India by 2020.
Continue to implement programs to improve awareness about Vision Rehabilitation and strengthen accessibility initiatives
This ambitious plan is subject entirely to available financial resources and on the support we receive from you. At this time Vision-Aid has no major corporate supporters and we rely totally on individual support to accomplish our goals.