Hall County School Systems want to help their students succeed, even if that means helping them with their physical needs, particularly their ability to see clearly. If a child has an issue seeing, it makes sense that they would have issues learning. So, now an organization is teaming up with the school system to make sure every child gets the vision care they need.
In partnership with Prevent Blindness of Georgia, the Hall County school system is giving every child a free vision screening, an eye exam with an ophthalmologist, and even free glasses, if needed. “There are no strings attached,” says Andrea Williamson-English, health services coordinator for Hall County Schools. “If the parent wants to participate, it doesn’t matter if they have Medicaid or insurance. The kids can be seen, and they can get glasses.”