Vision For Baltimore

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The mission of this initiative is to ensure that every Baltimore City Public School

student who needs eyeglasses will receive them. Because to learn, students must see

both their books, papers and devices. Our unique partnership brings vision

screenings to all Baltimore City Schools and provides eyeglasses to students needing

vision correction.

The need

We estimate that of the more than

60,000 Pre-K through 8th-grade

students served by Baltimore City

Public Schools (BCPSS), 15,000

may need glasses – but significant

barriers prevent many from getting

them. Many children and parents

may not even be aware that glasses

are needed.

the solution

Vision for Baltimore provides

screenings, vision exams and eyeglasses

(with great styles), right at the school

for all students in Pre-K through 8th

grade.

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OUR PARTNERS

An amazing team came together in 2016 to ensure that the foundational need

for good vision for learning is met for all students. Vision for Baltimore is a

partnership among Baltimore City Public Schools, The Baltimore City Health

Department, Johns Hopkins University, Vision To Learn, and Warby Parker

offering school-based vision services to students across Baltimore.

HEar FROM A PRINCIPAL:

This is how Vision for Baltimore is making a difference….

“Schools can only be successful when they leverage great resources and opportunities for their communities. There can be no doubt that Vision for Baltimore has been an exemplary partner and has been relentless in their effort to positively impact our children in need! Thank you so much Vision for Baltimore!”

– Mr. Christian Licier