About us

Low Vision Montana (LVM) is a 501(c)3 established in 2005 to promote independence for Montanans with low vision. Our mission is to connect people who have low vision or blindness (and their families) with options that create and enhance independence.

Our primary objectives are threefold:

To help individuals with low vision access community, social and agency resources in a logical and consistent manner – to “connect the dots” within the maze of disparate services
To make low vision equipment available for local demonstration and evaluation throughout the state
To offer thoughtful referral to appropriate peer and support groups.

Low Vision Montana – Board of Directors

Gerald Bell, M.D. – Eyecare Professional
Beverly Berg, LVM Board Secretary/Treasurer – Montana Blind and Low Vision Services, Secretary-Treasurer

Christie Briggs, LVM Board President – Montana Talking Book Library

Scott Cromwell - Lions Clubs of Montana - Statewide

Suzanne Erpenbach – Eyecare Technician
Gloria Hermanson – Montana Academy of Ophthalmology
Jerry Hutch – Montana Association for the Blind, Capital City Chapter
Bob Maffit – Montana Independent Living Project
Bart Martyak, M.D. – Eyecare Professional

Jody Nunley – Consumer, also Low Vision Support Groups, Deacones & St. Vincent’s Hospitals
Doug Robinson – Consumer, also Montana Blind and Low Vision Services, Vice President