Involve My School
Without regular screening evaluations, children's vision problems often go unrecognized by parents, teachers, physicians and children themselves. To protect children and families from the potentially devastating effects of undetected vision disorders, VisionQuest 20/20 has created a viable, cost-effective solution to deliver vision screenings to every American schoolchild. Learn more of what you can do to get your school involved in establishing a state-of-the-art vision screening program.
For Parents
Parents are VisionQuest 20/20's strongest advocates. Through outreach and support, parents have the greatest ability to influence our schools to vision screen every child, every year. While most schools have limited resources (financial and otherwise), VisionQuest 20/20 has developed a cost effective program that:
- Protects your children's vision
- Can be used by your child's school as a fundraising activity
- Uses computers already available to the school
- Requires minimal training to proctor
- And, finally, is fun for children and testing administrators alike!
Encourage your schools, nurses, PTA and administrators today to provide reliable vision screenings for your child by using our innovative, scientifically validated approach.
For Schools
As the only non-profit organization of its kind, VisionQuest 20/20 is working to ensure that all school-aged children receive accurate vision screenings. Currently, up to 1 in 4 elementary school children in the U.S. has a vision problem. More astounding is the fact that 4 in 5 children do not receive an annual vision screening. The powerful influence and collaborative support from both parents and schools will ultimately enable VisionQuest 20/20 to eradicate the significant public health issue at stake.
Take Action!
Whether you're a parent, teacher or school administrator, the action items on this list are simple ways for you to get involved:
- Contact your school nurse and let them know about VisionQuest 20/20.
- Donate through our website or Facebook Cause's page
- Schedule a VisionQuest 20/20 presentation at your school.
- Contact your school's PTA/PTSA/PTO or local businesses about sponsoring VisionQuest 20/20 at your school.
- Add us on Twitter and Facebook
- Subscribe and read our VisionQuest 20/20 blog
- Donate glasses to your local Lion's Club.
- Write to your legislators about mandating annual vision screenings in your state.
- Write a letter to an editor in our support.
- Call an eye doctor to schedule an appointment for your child or yourself today!
Why it Matters
Learn the importance of annual vision screenings and what it means for you and your family.
Facts & Figures
Review the latest facts and figures for a snapshot of vision health among U.S. school children.
