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- Jun 17, 2026
- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (EDT)
- 2281 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Community EventJoin the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering across the Foundation Chapter network for the blind and low vision community.
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- Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
- 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Foundation EventThe United in Vision 2026 conference unites two prestigious events—the Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS conference and the Retina International World Congress—into one extraordinary global gathering. Scheduled from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, this premier event brings together individuals and families impacted by blinding retinal conditions, alongside leading researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry partners, to foster collaboration, innovation, and hope.
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Seeing the Whole Person: What Our Community Is Telling Us About Mental Health and Vision Loss
WellnessTwo new surveys, one from people living with blinding diseases and one from the therapists trained to support them, point to the same conclusion: specialized mental health care matters, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness community wants more of it.
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Speakers joining the Foundation Fighting Blindness for the United in Vision 2026 conference.
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Taking the Stage for Stargardt
Beacon StoriesDiagnosed with Stargardt disease at age nine, Havah Fleisner spent years feeling isolated by her vision loss before discovering confidence through pageantry and advocacy. Now, as Miss Northern Lights Teen 2026, she’s using her platform to create community, raise awareness, and inspire others living with blinding diseases.
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Local resources for your stay in Ft Worth, TX
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Research News
2020 Llura Liggett Gund Award recipient honored for pioneering gene therapy that transformed vision research.
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10 People Explain How the Right Therapist Changed Everything
WellnessFrom overcoming trauma to embracing self-worth, these stories reveal how the right therapist can transform challenges into growth and healing.
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Two Twins, One Rare Diagnosis, and a Family Holding on to Hope
Invisible DisabilityRaising two twins with the same rare condition comes with challenges that many people cannot see. Everyday tasks often require extra patience, planning, and support. Our twins may experience the world differently, but they face it with courage every day.
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More Than What You See: Navigating Vision Loss and Mental Health
Beacon Stories WellnessAt 25, Austin experienced sudden vision changes that led to a diagnosis of Usher syndrome type 2A, reshaping how he moved through the world and how he saw his future. The emotional impact of this vision loss affected his mental health, leading to isolation before he began to openly process his experience and seek connection. Today, he uses his journey to inspire Rare Perspective Co., creating space for more open conversations and understanding around vision loss.
