About FIDACA

FIDACA exists to be a source of information, encouragement, and connection for blind and visually impaired people, and for the families, friends, and communities who support them.

We know that vision loss touches nearly every part of daily life: how you move through the world, how you learn, how you work, and how you stay connected to the people and causes you care about. Our goal is to make that experience a little less isolating by gathering practical information, personal stories, and resources in one place, and by pointing visitors toward organizations and services that can help.

FIDACA grew out of a long tradition of community-based charitable work rooted in the Catholic faith, and that tradition still shapes the spirit of what we do: a belief in the dignity of every person regardless of ability, and a conviction that no one should have to face vision loss alone. You do not need to share that faith to find something useful here. Our resources and our community are open to anyone touched by blindness or low vision.

In practice, that means we try to do a few things well. We collect and share information about living with vision loss, from adjusting to a new diagnosis to finding assistive technology and accessible resources. We highlight organizations doing good work in this space, so that people looking for help have somewhere to start. And we try, in a modest way, to be a place where people can feel seen, heard, and less alone.

We also try to practice what we talk about. This site is built with accessibility in mind, and we welcome feedback from visitors using screen readers or other assistive technology if something is not working the way it should.

FIDACA today is a small, largely volunteer effort. We do not claim to have all the answers, and nothing on this site is a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. But we do believe that information shared freely, and a sense of community extended generously, can make a real difference. If that is something you are looking for, we are glad you found your way here.