Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Association

Due to COVID-19, parents around the world are adapting to lockdown orders while balancing simultaneously working remotely and homeschooling their children. At the Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Association (ADOAA), we know that having a child with low vision can make...

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If you are visually impaired or blind (or caring for someone who is), modifying your house to fit your specific needs can make all t...

February marks two special occasions for the Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Association
(ADOAA). The first is that February is Low Vision Awareness Month, which is a crucial time
for organizations such as ADOAA to raise awareness and understanding of the various dis...

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on what you're thankful for from the year
behind you and give back to your community. We at the Autosomal Dominant Optic
Atrophy Association (ADOAA) want to give our sincere thanks to everyone who donated to
ADOAA throu...

Thinking about the future can be nerve-racking for someone living with a disability.
Especially for those living with vision impairments, learning new skills and gaining
an education can take longer and require more tools and more money than the
average student. Thrivi...

After Americans come together to celebrate Independence Day and reflect on what July 4th means for our country as a whole, it’s also important to take a step back and think about that word: independence. For many it means freedom – to choose what you want to do with yo...

One of the most difficult things about living with a rare disease is feeling as though you are defined by your disability. It can seep into every aspect of your life: from getting special treatment at school or work, to not being able to easily get around on your own....

Living with vision loss can often make one feel isolated and lonely. At the ADOAA (Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Association), however, we’re working to build a community to combat this feeling. When a disease is considered rare, and doesn’t have a treatment or a cu...