
MABVI
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The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Confident Living With Vision Loss
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Many thanks to the Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation at Hemenway & Barnes for making their first grant to MABVI to support MABVI's volunteer services! Learn more: bit.ly/4dKg4j5 Image: Darlene DeVita


Happy White Cane Awareness Month! We're kicking this month off with this reminder from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) about the White Cane Law! The law requires drivers to stop for white canes and dog guides at street crossings. Learn more at mass.gov/whitecane



The Cape Cod Foundation has granted $10,000 to support MABVI's Access Technology Training Program in Harwich, MA! With this support, more Cape Cod residents can learn how assistive technology can help build independence! Learn more: bit.ly/capecodfoundat… Photo: Darlene DeVita


Another helpful reminder from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) as we continue celebrating White Cane Awareness Month: People using a white cane or dog guide always have the right-of-way! Learn more at mass.gov/whitecane


We thank the MetroWest Health Foundation for recently awarding nearly $20,000 to MABVI and $100,000 total since 2000! This grant supports MABVI’s adjustment to vision loss counseling, provided by blind or visually impaired clinicians, to MetroWest region older adults with vision loss.


Remember to join us and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) this Friday, October 18th, from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Massachusetts State House Great Hall to celebrate White Cane Awareness Day! Learn more at mass.gov/whitecane Address: 24 Beacon St Boston, MA 02108








MABVI and our United in Stride program will be hosting virtual booths this Friday from 10am - 4pm at the Blind Health Expo hosted by Accessible Pharmacy Services. This virtual event is free for all attendees! Register here: accessiblepharmacy.com/blind-health-e…


We thank Point32Health Foundation for their leadership and investment in healthy aging and Age-Friendly communities across the Commonwealth! Their recent $300,000 multi-year grant award and more than $600,000 in total to MABVI supports services for older adults with visual disabilities.





