VETERAN VISION

AI-POWERED ACCESS. REAL-WORLD INDEPENDENCE.

Veterans Against Diabetes Inc. is helping eligible blind and low-vision U.S. veterans access Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, hands-on training, support resources, and a community built around practical everyday use.

IMPORTANT:

Submitting an interest form does not guarantee a pair of glasses. Distribution depends on confirmed eligibility, available inventory, and completion of the required handoff and training process.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Veteran Vision is intended for eligible blind and low-vision U.S. veterans who meet the current program requirements.

Before glasses are distributed, VAD will verify eligibility using the applicable program criteria and required nonprofit verification process.

PRIORITY CONSIDERATIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Veterans with significant vision loss
Veterans who may benefit from hands-free access to information and AI-assisted everyday tasks
Veterans facing transportation or access barriers
Veterans who can benefit from hands-on training and follow-up support

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Eligible Veteran Vision participants may receive:

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses
Hands-on setup and training
Guidance on using the Meta AI features safely and effectively
Official warranty information
Access to VAD follow-up support
Optional participation in the VAD Veteran Vision AI Glasses Community
An opportunity to provide voluntary feedback about real-world usefulness, barriers, and ideas for improvement

NO PURCHASE OR DONATION IS REQUIRED.

Veterans do not have to donate, pay VAD, or join any group in order to receive training or support through the program.

TRAINING MATTERS

The glasses can assist with everyday information and accessibility tasks, but they are not a medical device and should not replace a cane, guide dog, mobility aid, or other established safety tools.

HOW VETERAN VISION WORKS

VAD uses a controlled handoff process so every pair is documented, properly assigned, and supported.

1. EXPRESS INTEREST
The veteran completes the Veteran Vision interest form.

2. VERIFY ELIGIBILITY
VAD confirms the veteran meets the current program requirements before a pair is assigned.

3. ASSIGN & DOCUMENT THE GLASSES
VAD records the required inventory information for the specific pair being distributed.

4. COMPLETE WARRANTY INFORMATION
The recipient receives the official warranty/donation documentation associated with their glasses.

5. SET UP & TRAIN
VAD provides hands-on assistance with setup, basic operation, accessibility features, privacy, safety, and practical everyday use.

6. VETERAN TAKES OWNERSHIP
Once the handoff is complete, the glasses go home with the eligible veteran.

7. OPTIONAL FOLLOW-UP
Participants may choose to share feedback about what worked, what did not, accessibility challenges, and ideas that could improve the experience for other veterans.

THE GOAL IS SIMPLE:

VERIFY. TRAIN. SUPPORT. FOLLOW THROUGH.

TRAINING BUILT AROUND REAL-WORLD USE

Veteran Vision is not just about handing someone a pair of glasses.

VAD provides practical training so each veteran understands how to use the technology, where it can help, and where caution is still required

TRAINING INCLUDES:

Basic setup and controls
Using Meta AI features
Voice interaction and hands-free assistance
Everyday accessibility use
Privacy and account awareness
Safe handling and charging
Understanding AI limitations
Where to find official support and warranty resources

AI CAN BE WRONG

AI-generated descriptions and responses may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Veterans should use judgment and verify important information when safety, navigation, health, money, or other high-impact decisions are involved.

DO NOT REPLACE ESTABLISHED MOBILITY TOOLS

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses do not replace a white cane, guide dog, mobility training, medical device, or other established accessibility and safety tools. They are an additional technology resource.

PRIVACY MATTERS

Participants are trained to respect the privacy of others and understand when the glasses may be capturing images, audio, or information.

If a pair of glasses is ever used by a different person before final distribution, VAD follows the required reset procedures before reassignment.

OFFICIAL TRAINING RESOURCE

META ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING

OFFICIAL RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Veteran Vision participants should always have a clear path to the official information behind the program.

META ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING

Official training and accessibility guidance for Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.

OPEN TRAIN-THE-TRAINER GUIDE

TECHSOUP / BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Program information and eligibility resources related to the veteran glasses initiative.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

RAY-BAN WARRANTY & PRODUCT SUPPORT

Official warranty and customer-support resources for Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

WARRENTY & SUPPORT

VAD VETERAN VISION COMMUNITY

VAD also operates a private peer-support community where veterans can share practical tips, questions, experiences, and ideas about using AI glasses in everyday life.

VAD Veteran Vision | AI Glasses Community

This community is operated by Veterans Against Diabetes Inc. and is not an official Meta or Ray-Ban support channel.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

PRESCRIPTION LENSES & ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

Some veterans may need prescription lenses or additional optical support to use their Ray-Ban Meta frames comfortably and effectively.

VAD is exploring ways to help reduce barriers to prescription-lens access, but no formal LensCrafters partnership, discount, or donated-lens program has been established at this time.

IMPORTANT

Prescription compatibility, lens options, pricing, fitting requirements, and warranty considerations can vary by frame and optical provider. Veterans should confirm those details for their exact Ray-Ban Meta model before ordering lenses

CURRENT GUIDANCE

Prescription lenses may be available through participating optical providers, including some LensCrafters locations. VAD will update this page if a verified prescription-access program or nonprofit discount becomes available.

YOUR EXPERIENCE CAN HELP THE NEXT VETERAN

Veteran Vision includes an optional follow-up process so VAD can understand how the glasses perform in real life.

Participants may choose to provide feedback approximately 30 days after receiving their glasses.

FEEDBACK MAY INCLUDE:

What features are most useful
Accessibility barriers or challenges
Setup or training issues
Everyday tasks the glasses help with
Situations where the technology falls short
Ideas for improving training or support
Suggestions that may help future veteran participants

PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY

Providing feedback is not required to receive or keep the glasses.Veterans may complete the feedback form independently, dictate their responses, or receive assistance recording their answers.VAD will protect personal information and may use aggregated feedback or specifically consented stories when reporting program outcomes and accessibility observations.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS.

Real-world veteran experience can help VAD strengthen training, identify barriers, improve future distributions, and provide useful feedback to organizations supporting accessibility technology.

READY TO GET STARTED?

If you are a blind or low-vision U.S. veteran interested in Veteran Vision, start by completing the interest form.

VAD will review submissions, verify current eligibility requirements, and contact qualified veterans as distribution opportunities become available.

CHECK ELIGIBILITY/EXPRESS INTEREST

QUESTIONS?

CONTACT VAD

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTICE

Submitting an interest form does not guarantee receipt of glasses. Distribution depends on eligibility verification, available inventory, program requirements, and completion of the required training and handoff process.

Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are not a medical or diagnostic device and should not replace established mobility, accessibility, or safety tools. Veteran Vision is operated by Veterans Against Diabetes Inc. Meta and Ray-Ban should not be interpreted as co-sponsors of VAD’s separately branded program.