The Lavelle Fund for the Blind is a charitable grant-making foundation dedicated to supporting programs that empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live independent and productive lives. With a focus on the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as national and international initiatives, the Fund provides grants for medical eye care training, education for children with visual impairment, and scholarships for visually impaired students. Through their funding, they aim to create sustainable eye care systems and improve access to quality education for blind and multiply disabled children. The Fund has awarded over $99.6 million in grants, with $53.5 million going to organizations in the Tri-State New York region. Their international grantmaking efforts primarily focus on medical eye care training and delivery, as well as education for visually impaired children with multiple disabilities. Notable case studies include grants to organizations such as Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Fred Hollows Foundation, Seva Foundation, and VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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