Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA)

03/17/2026

Strength, confidence, and community — all in one place. 💪

Join the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) and Best Fitness Schenectady for a special fitness program designed for individuals with visual impairments (16+).

📅 April 4
⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Best Fitness, Schenectady

This is a great opportunity to stay active, build skills, and connect in a supportive environment.

02/19/2026

Creativity knows no limits — and neither do our young artists.

This week at the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA), our talented painters worked alongside Patrice Mastrianni to create a collaborative interpretation of Matisse’s The Parakeet and the Mermaid. Each artist contributed a unique section, bringing the masterpiece to life in their own expressive way.

The courage, imagination, and joy these young artists bring to every canvas remind us that art is about expression, accessibility, and inclusion. 🎨

02/09/2026

NABA | Celebrating Black History Month

Thomas Wiggins was a blind pianist and composer whose extraordinary talent made him one of the most renowned American performers of the 19th century — and one of the most well-known Black musicians of his time.

Despite being born into slavery, Wiggins composed original works and captivated audiences across the country with his remarkable musical ability. His life and legacy remind us that Black artists have long shaped American culture, even in the face of extraordinary barriers.

01/25/2026

NABA will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the snowstorm. Stay safe and warm!

01/23/2026

📚✨ Empowering Access to Literacy for All!

NABA is proud to spotlight the work happening at the New York State Library’s Talking Book & Braille services — where New Yorkers who are blind or visually impaired gain greater access to literature and learning through braille books, audio materials, and assistive technology. From mailed materials to digital downloads, these resources are expanding opportunities for education, inclusion, and independence. 📖👩‍🦯👨‍🦯

January is Braille Literacy Month, and this initiative reminds us why accessible reading matters: equal access to information empowers communities and helps break down barriers for people with visual disabilities. 💪📘

Let’s celebrate efforts that make literacy and opportunity truly inclusive!

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — In the early 19th Century, a French teenager at the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris wanted more access to books since the raised text publications availabl…

01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of justice, service, and inclusion.

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