"Vision loss doesn't stop you; there are no limits to what people could do, or where they can explore ... Don’t think about it twice. Take the opportunity. Meet other people and learn from them. This program helped my children come out of their shells, and learn what they’re capable of. Any parent considering this program will not regret it!"
– Porfiria, VISIONS Center on Blindness Parent
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Welcome to VISIONS
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization. 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 the capabilities and needs of people who are blind and visually impaired.
Services Offered by Age Group
For People with Vision Loss
Adjusting to vision loss is a process that takes training and practice. VISIONS serves people of all ages in every neighborhood of New York City, Long Island and Westchester
Locations & Service Area
VISIONS serves participants in all boroughs of NYC, as well as Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County, and several counties in 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).
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VISIONS
Headquarters
500 Greenwich Street, Suite 302
New York, NY 10013
VISIONS at
Selis Manor
135 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
VISIONS Center on Blindness
111 Summit Park Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
For Employers
Help Job Seekers Gain Work Skills!
There are many ways to help make a difference in the lives of job seekers with visual impairments:
For Families & Unpaid Caregivers
Success for every blind person depends on family support!
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!
Ways to Donate
- Online or by check:
Visit visionsvcb.org/donate for more instructions
- Donor-Advised Fund
- Gifts of Appreciated Stock
- Qualified Charitable Distributions
- Include VISIONS in your will*
*If you would like to consider naming VISIONS in your will, or making a testamentary gift, simply share the following information with your lawyer:
- Legal Name: VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Tax ID: 13-1624210
- Address: 500 Greenwich Street, Suite 302
New York, NY 10013
If you have any questions about ways to donate or know of individuals, foundations, or corporations interested in supporting VISIONS, please contact Russell C. Martello, Chief Development Officer at rmartello@visionsvcb.org
Other Ways to Support Us
Join a Borough Advisory Board!
Grouped by borough, members of VISIONS Advisory Boards help promote the issues important to the agency, represent VISIONS at community events, assist in raising funds to support the amazing work we do, and help solicit new contributors for our annual fundraising events.
Volunteer at Our Senior Center
VISIONS Center on Aging located in Manhattan is always looking for volunteers. 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. quilting, arts & crafts, knitting, photography, ceramics, and technology training).
Our Vision is for Everyone to See what is Possible
