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CJE's mission is to facilitate independence of older adults and to enhance quality of life by advocating on their behalf and offering programs and services throughout the continuum of care for individuals, families and the community.  The agency is an affiliate of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

The American Hearing Research Foundation serves two vital roles: to fund significant research in hearing and balance disorders, and to help educate the public about hearing loss and balance disorders related to the inner ear.

We have a rich history of serving those with vision impairments in Delaware that dates back to 1909 when we were originally formed as the Commission for the Blind, by our founder Reginald Van Trump. In 1948 the Commission split into two agencies to better serve the blind, and we were officially incorporated as Delaware Association for the Blind and created as a private not for profit 501 (c)(3), the second entity became Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired, the oldest state agency in existence. In 1957, Delaware Association for the Blind purchased a property at 800 West Street. In 1968, the Association also purchased 802 West Street. The West Street property was sold in 2015. In 1957 Landis Lodge was donated to Delaware Association for the Blind. It was originally built in 1930 on Mrs. Irenee DuPont’ estate. When she donated the building it was moved to Newport Gap Pike. As a result of a capital campaign it has since been restored and today is utilized as the headquarters for our organization. In 1957, Delaware Association for the Blind acquired the Sunnybrook building from Emily Bissell Hospital to house programs for children with visual impairments. Sadly, in 2015 the Sunnybrook building was demolished as a result of flood caused by an extreme freeze that occurred in January, 2015. In 1968 a swimming pool to the Newport Gap Pike property. In 2007, Delaware Association for the Blind, increased the acreage of the property on Newport Gap Pike purchasing property from the State of Delaware. In 2015 Delaware Association for the Blind amended its corporate documents and changed their official name to BlindSight Delaware, Inc. Today BlindSight Delaware, Inc. proudly serves over 17,600 visually impaired people who live, work and play in Delaware.

BISM was founded in 1908 by the Maryland General Assembly, and supports the blind community by providing stable and rewarding career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, economic and personal independence, and appropriate resources for training and education. Together, we are positively changing attitudes about blindness.

Enhancing the quality of the lives they touch with expert and compassionate care. They provide hospice care and bereavement services to the residents of Calvert County, Maryland as per our Certificate of Need issued by the state of Maryland.

The National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) was established in 1984 as a non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to supporting and promoting research towards the cause, treatments and a cure for Gaucher Disease. Our mission has expanded to promote education and awareness, fund financial programs vital to the Gaucher community and to meet the ever-increasing needs of individuals with Gaucher disease and their families.

To provide specialized care, support and education for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers and the community through our adult day health and resource center.

The mission of HumanKind is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through care, counseling, and education.Since 1903, HumanKind has provided steadfast assistance to those striving for better and healthier lives. Building on more than 100 years of faithful service, we address the complex challenges faced by thousands of individuals across Virginia. Our areas of impact include:• Health & Wellness• Early Childhood Development• Mental & Behavioral Health• Economic Opportunity• Developmental Disabilities• Youth & Family ServicesCommunity wellbeing starts with a solid foundation for everyone. Our interconnected, wrap-around services allow our most vulnerable neighbors to achieve stability and strengthen their capacity to thrive

Camp Holiday Trails creates a community that empowers children and teens with medical needs to thrive.

To provide information & to coordinate a continuum of activities & services to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and hearing population.

At First Step Women's Center, we help women just like you who walk through our doors each day. We are here to serve you.

The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.