VISIONS Expands Citywide Support for Unpaid Caregivers Through New NYC Aging Contract
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VISIONS) has been selected by NYC Aging as the lead agency for New York City's comprehensive citywide caregiver services program under a new $1.7 million annual contract. Effective July 1, 2026, the award expands support for unpaid family caregivers across all five boroughs, helping them care for older adults and other eligible family members through culturally and community responsive counseling, respite, education, support groups, and other essential services.
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Our Mission
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit vision rehabilitation and social service organization founded in 1926. VISIONS purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives, and to educate the public to understand their capabilities and needs.
Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law
Additional Resources
For People With Vision Loss
We've compiled some information to help introduce you to "vision loss", including what classifies as "low vision" or "legally blind", and daily living tips for people living with low vision. We always recommend consulting your ophthalmologist for more information on proper low vision care.
For Employers(opens in new tab)
There are many ways to help make a difference in the lives of job seekers with visual impairments, including hosting an intern, hosting a training, or hiring one of our job seekers. For more information, contact our Senior Director of Workforce Development
For Caregivers
VISIONS knows how challenging caregiving can be. Our compassionate and certified staff are here for you in the home, community, and via telephone. Care recipients must be New York City residents. Caregivers can reside in any geographic location.
Fund The Future of VISIONS Today!
As VISIONS celebrates 100 years of empowering people across the spectrum of vision loss, we’re looking toward the future, and we invite you to be part of it.
Watch VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan's message, and click the button below to become part of our Centennial Circle today. Together, we can ensure that no one faces vision loss alone!
Inaugural Centennial Circle Members
Natalie Berg
Ken Drucker
Frances Freedman
Dr. Gareth Lema
Deanne Preston
Dr. Cynthia Stuen
Inaugural Innovation Society Members
Sammy Ahmadi
Dr. Andrew Fisher
Judy Goldman
Jagadish B. Rao
Robert Schonbrunn
Harriette K., and Burton M. Strauss, Jr.
Dr. Cynthia Stuen
Locations & Service Area
VISIONS serves participants throughout New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and Northern New Jersey. All legally blind and visually impaired persons sponsored by their state commission for the blind are eligible for residential short-term training at VISIONS Center on Blindness (VCB).
VISIONS Headquarters
500 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
VISIONS at Selis Manor
135 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
VCB
111 Summit Park Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
How to Support VISIONS
Make A Donation
Whether it is making an individual donation, or giving us a lead for a foundation grant or corporate sponsor that is aligned with our mission, every bit helps!
Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Join an Advisory Board
Grouped by borough, members of VISIONS Advisory Boards help promote the issues important VISIONS, represent us at community events, assist in raising funds to support our services, and help solicit contributors for our fundraising events.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteers may assist participants with reading mail, and other types of written materials, escorting them in the community for shopping and appointments, and helping in a variety of programs (i.e. Arts & crafts, knitting, ceramics, and technology training).
Partner Your Organization With VISIONS
By partnering with us, your organization can make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community while enhancing your commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).
Get In Contact
If you are interested in learning more about our free programs and services, or if you are interested in ways to support VISIONS, please fill out our contact form, and a member of our staff will reach out as soon as possible.
Contact Information:
E-Mail: info@visionsvcb.org
Toll Free: (888) 245-8333
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