Eye Spy Foundation

10/18/2026

Invisible Disabilities Week brings attention to disabilities that may not be immediately visible to others.

Not every challenge can be recognized from the outside. Someone may look “fine” while managing pain, fatigue, sensory needs, vision changes, chronic illness, or other conditions that affect daily life. This week is a reminder to avoid assumptions and treat people with respect, patience, and understanding.

10/16/2026

🦯 Celebrating National White Cane Day 2026!
Eye Spy Foundation Board Chair Meredyth Mason and Strategic Council Member Meredith Tyree joined LightHouse for the Blind - San Francisco Bay Area alongside Luna, our Chief Inspiration Officer! 🐾

Together, they completed a 1.5K walk at San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge, celebrating the independence, mobility, and freedom that the white cane represents.

The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It is a symbol of independence, confidence, and equal opportunity for the blind and low vision community.

We're proud to celebrate this important day and continue advocating for independence and inclusion every day! ❤️

10/16/2026

🧡 Eye Spy Foundation is heading to Fall Fest!
This Sunday, October 18, we'll be joining the Northeast Florida Optometric Society (NEFOS) for Fall Fest 2026!

We're excited to speak with local optometrists and eye care professionals, share more about Eye Spy Foundation's mission, and build connections that strengthen support for our blind and low-vision community.

We look forward to a great day of learning, networking, and connecting with the people who help make a difference in vision care throughout Northeast Florida!

10/15/2026

Today is White Cane Day, a day that highlights the independence, safety, and mobility of people who are blind or have low vision.

The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It represents confidence, access, and the right to navigate public spaces with respect and awareness. Today is a reminder for drivers, pedestrians, businesses, and communities to recognize the white cane and support safer, more accessible environments.

10/14/2026

Eye Spy Foundation Wins $8K OGS Grant in Jacksonville - Eye Spy Foundation wins an $8,000 Optometry Giving Sight grant to launch peer navigation for Jacksonville’s blind and low vision community.

Eye Spy Foundation wins an $8,000 Optometry Giving Sight grant to launch peer navigation for Jacksonville’s blind and low vision community.

10/13/2026

We had a wonderful time at the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Florida State Convention! 💙

It was a great opportunity to meet so many amazing people and organizations dedicated to making a difference in the blind and low vision community. We're grateful for the meaningful connections and look forward to continuing to build these relationships!

10/12/2026

🦃🧡 We're officially ONE MONTH away from Eye Spy Social: Friendsgiving!

Join Eye Spy Foundation and Jax Beach Lions Club for a cozy, potluck-style gathering celebrating gratitude, friendship, and community!

Enjoy seasonal food, alcohol-free mocktails, inclusive activities, and meaningful connections with Jacksonville's blind and low-vision community.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 7–9 PM
🎟️ FREE to attend!

🧡 Sign up today and learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04zS5Gq0

10/10/2026

💜We're proud to share The Life I Couldn't See Yet, written by MOMS For Sight, Inc. co-founder Lisa Pleasants!

Through her personal experience as a mother raising a son with a inherited retinal disease, Lisa shares a story of resilience, love, and finding hope in an uncertain future.

📖 The Life I Couldn't See Yet is available now on Amazon, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Moms for Sight!

10/09/2026

🧡 We're here at the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Florida (NFB) State Convention!

Eye Spy Foundation will be in the exhibit hall all weekend, meeting and connecting with NFB members from across the state!

If you're attending, come say hi! We'd love to meet you! 🦮

10/09/2026

🧡 The 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Florida State Convention Starts today!

This weekend brings advocates, leaders, members, and supporters together to share experiences, learn from one another, and advance accessibility and opportunity across Florida.

Attending? Come say hi! We'd love to connect with you! 🦮