Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA)

01/14/2026

❄️⛷️ Confidence on the slopes. Independence in action.

A group of NABA youth program teens spent an incredible day at Jiminy Peak Mountain, taking part in a 2.5-hour lesson with STRIDE Adaptive Sports instructors.

From first turns to big smiles, they hit the slopes for a day filled with fun, confidence, and growing independence—proving that opportunity and access make all the difference.

01/09/2026

📖✨ National Braille Literacy Month

During National Braille Literacy Month, NABA proudly celebrates the power of braille to support education, employment, and everyday life for people who are blind or visually impaired. Literacy opens doors — and braille ensures those doors are open to everyone.

At NABA, we’re committed to promoting tools and programs that empower independence and confidence through access to information.

01/06/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss — often with no early warning signs. Regular eye exams are critical to early detection and preserving sight.

At NABA, we support individuals living with vision loss by providing tools, training, and independence-building programs that help people thrive.

Early detection saves sight. Awareness saves independence.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone at NABA!

12/31/2025

🎉✨As we ring in the New Year, we’re proud of the impact NABA’s programs make every day — empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with independence, confidence, and opportunity.

Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure these vital programs continue to grow in the year ahead. Start 2026 by making a meaningful difference.

Donate: https://nabavision.org/ways-to-give/donate/

12/26/2025

At the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, our mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired to live independent, confident, and fulfilling lives.

Through vision rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, employment services, and youth programs, we support individuals of all ages as they build skills, independence, and opportunity.

For more than a century, NABA has been proud to serve our community — helping people achieve their goals and live life on their own terms.

💙 Learn more about our work at www.nabavision.org

12/25/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from NABA!
Wishing our members, families, supporters, and partners a joyful holiday filled with peace, warmth, and connection. Thank you for being part of a community that empowers independence and inclusion every day.

12/12/2025

🔍Discover the Future of Independent Mobility

Join NABA for a live demonstration of the WeWalk Smart Cane, an innovative mobility device with built-in AI — presented by Pete Andolina of ALPHA SENSORY.

📅 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 At NABA

The WeWalk Smart Cane works seamlessly with your smartphone and looks like a standard white cane, while offering powerful features such as:
• Obstacle detection
• Voice assistance
• Turn-by-turn navigation
• Local transit stops and timetables

Guidance is delivered through a custom-designed speaker in the cane or via Bluetooth.

📞 For more information, contact Angel Brassard at 518-463-1211 ext. 241.

Empowering independence through innovation.

There are 253 million visually impaired people in the world and at least 50 million of them rely on the white cane, a simple tool primarily designed to provi...

12/10/2025

🎉 After 34 years of extraordinary service, NABA proudly celebrates the retirement of David Goodman, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and a cherished member of our team.

Since joining NABA in 1991, David has helped thousands of blind and visually impaired children, adults, and seniors across the Capital District gain greater independence at home, at work, and in their communities. He helped launch innovative programs like Hands-On!, developed a new Children’s Assessment process, and strengthened the efficiency and impact of our Rehabilitation Department.

Please join us in wishing David a joyful, well-deserved retirement! 👏💛

12/02/2025

This , your support helps NABA change lives.

At the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, we empower children and adults who are blind or visually impaired to build confidence, skills, and a path forward. From early-intervention services and adaptive-skills training, to youth programs and job coaching, NABA is there for families at every step of their journey.

Your generosity ensures families get the support they need.

Support NABA today:

🔗 https://nabavision.org/donate/

Together, we’re empowering independence.

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the NABA team!

11/21/2025

Starting young matters. 🚀 NABA's youth services give kids and teens who are blind or visually impaired the chance to discover their strengths, build lifelong skills, and dream big.

Because when the path is clear and the support is strong, there’s no limit to what comes next. Learn more about how we are shaping the futures, and how you can help: www.NABAvision.org