Can you be drafted if you are legally blind?

Unfortunately you cannot join any branch of the Armed Forces if you are legally blind. There are certain medical standards regarding visual acuity that would disqualify you from joining.

Who is exempt from being drafted?

Ministers. Certain elected officials, exempt so long as they continue to hold office. Veterans, generally exempt from service in peacetime draft. Immigrants and dual nationals in some cases may be exempt from U.S. military service depending upon their place of residence and country of citizenship.

What prevents you from getting drafted?

At what age can you no longer be drafted? Once you’re 26, you’re exempt from being drafted … “After someone is drafted, they can claim conscientious objector status, which is basically they say they have religious or moral convictions that do not allow them to serve in war,” Winkie says.

Who was exempt from the Vietnam draft?

1. Be a Conscientious Objector. Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mennonites, the Amish, and Quakers are all considered Peace Churches who are opposed to any kind of military service. They were allowed to serve in other ways, however, but in a civilian capacity.

What’s considered legally blind?

If you’re legally blind, your vision is 20/200 or less in your better eye or your field of vision is less than 20 degrees. That means if an object is 200 feet away, you have to stand 20 feet from it in order to see it clearly. But a person with normal vision can stand 200 feet away and see that object perfectly.

What is partially blind?

Partial blindness means you have very limited vision. Complete blindness means you cannot see anything and do not see light. (Most people who use the term “blindness” mean complete blindness.)

What are the skills needed to help a blind veteran?

These skill areas include orientation and mobility, communication skills, activities of daily living, manual skills, visual skills, computer access training and social/recreational activities. The veteran is also assisted in making an emotional and behavioral adjustment to blindness through individual counseling sessions and group therapy meetings.

How many veterans are legally blind in the US?

There are approximately 130,428 veterans in the US who are legally blind, and more than one million veterans who have low vision that causes a loss of ability to perform necessary daily activities.

How many people are registered as blind or partially sighted?

Of these, around 360,000 are registered as blind or partially sighted. Being told you have a visual impairment that can’t be treated can be difficult to come to terms with. Some people go through a process similar to bereavement, where they experience a range of emotions including shock, anger, and denial,…

Where can I go if I’m blind or partially sighted?

If you’re blind or partially sighted, you may be referred to a specialist low-vision clinic, which is often located within a hospital. Staff at the clinic can help you understand your condition and come to terms with your diagnosis.