Nonprofit Vision Access programs should place eyewear where participants already receive services, not create an unnecessary separate retail-style destination.
Strong distribution points
- resource desks
- food-distribution exits or wraparound-service areas
- senior or veterans service sites
- mobile outreach stations
- employment, benefits, or reentry service points
Choose a location that supports
- simple, respectful choice
- organized reader powers where applicable
- basic inventory counting
- secure storage and replenishment
- staff oversight without unnecessary personal data collection
Vision Access programs do not provide eye exams or diagnosis.
Continue: Vision Access Partnerships.