Children’s Vision MA joined Prevent Blindness Affiliate in participating in the sixteenth annual “Eyes on Capitol Hill” advocacy event, held virtually this year, on Wed., Feb. 24 and Thurs., Feb. 25, 2021. The program brings together patients, caregivers, public health workers, and medical professionals with their elected officials to educate lawmakers and their staff on vision issues, including equitable access to quality eyecare, health disparities in the prevalence of vision disorders, and the importance of sight-saving research and surveillance. Seven members of CVMA met with six legislators to discuss early identification of childhood vision problems and eye diseases like amblyopia and strabismus can help a child avoid potentially lifelong vision impairments. CVMA is on Capitol Hill to ensure children are receiving the eye care they need to succeed! #EyesOnCapitolHill @PBA_savingsight @EyesOnCapHill
2021
- CVMA urges parents and caregivers to call their legislators to support the new vision bills
- Celebrate School Nurses Day on May 12!
- CVMA Adds Support for CDC Vision Programs
- Children’s Vision Massachusetts Members “Visit” Capitol Hill
- Children’s Vision Digital Screen Tips and Resources
- CVMA Co-Chair Contributes to Collaborative Position Statement on Children’s Vision
- Children’s Vision Massachusetts goes to Capitol Hill Virtually!
2020
- December is Give the Gift of Sight Month
- Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Certification Course for Massachusetts
- CVMA Celebrates World Sight Day with Don’t Wait Social Media Campaign
- Hiding in Plain Sight
- Update for Eye Care Patients Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Vision Screening Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness Names Logan Newman, East High Vision Care Program, as Recipient of the 6th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award
- The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness Issues Updated National Report Outlining the Current State of Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- July 1 2020 National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness to Release Considerations for Community Vision Programs
- Children’s Vision Screening During Distancing
2019
- Fight For Sight and Prevent Blindness Announce Call for Entries for the 2020 Joanne Angle Public Health Award
- 2019: Danielle Ledoux, MD, Joins Prevent Blindness Delegation from Massachusetts to advocate at Capitol Hill
- 2019: July is Fireworks Awareness Month
- Celebrate Independence Day Safely without Using Fireworks
- 2019: June is Cataract Awareness Month
- 2019: May is Ultraviolet (UV) Rays Month
- 2019: April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
- 2019: March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
- 2019: February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
2018
- 2019: January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
- 2018: December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month
- 2018: November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
- 2018 See America Press Release
- 2018: Shanyn Toulouse Joins Prevent Blindness Delegation from Massachusetts to Discuss the Importance of Healthy Vision
2017
2016
- 2016: Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition to Hold Summit to Help Address Children’s Eye Health Issues and Discuss Vision’s Impact on Learning
- 2016: CVMA Receives Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Excellence Award
- 2016: Children’s Vision Massachusetts Summit:
- Bruce Moore, OD, Receives Jenny Pomeroy Award in Washington DC
