Welcome to EMVIA

You most likely have come to this website because you or someone in your family is having problems with vision. Welcome - you are in the right place!

EMVIA's (Educating and Mentoring for the Visually Impaired Association) mission is to help visually impaired people and their families living in Southern Arizona, deal with issues arising from that challenge. EMVIA provides a comprehensive resource that identifies information specifically designed to meet their unique needs. EMVIA also encourages and mentors people with visual impairments to achieve their full participation in the community.

Our Personal Experience

EMVIA's mentor began experiencing slight vision loss at the age of 21 and it progressed until she became totally blind. She has worked with different agencies dealing with vision loss issues as well as having worked full time for over 15 years. One of the most difficult challenges she and her family encountered during her vision loss was the lack of knowledge of the many resources available not only to the individual but also family and friends.

One out of every 10 individuals has some type of vision impairment ranging up to total blindness. EMVIA is here for anyone who is blind or otherwise visually impaired to educate, mentor, guide, inform them, their families, friends and caregivers about helping out and coping. There are many resources available within our community and this is the one website you need to connect you.

We are Tucson's most comprehensive resource for people with visual impairments. We are here to help you. We have a small home office as an additional, in-person way to receive support. If you would like to come speak with us please call (520) 290-4770.