Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Confident Living with Vision Loss MABVI is a program of MAB Community Services.

We provide vision rehabilitation and support services throughout Massachusetts to more than 1,200 adults, primarily older adults, who are blind or visually impaired. Programs include access to low vision clinics, peer empowerment support groups, one-to-one volunteer assistance, in-home vision rehabilitation, adjustment counseling/mental health support, and access/assistive technology training. Our unique blend of programs and services enables individuals to learn to live confidently with vision loss.

Join us next week in our celebration of White Cane Awareness Day led by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind! Ever...
10/17/2025

Join us next week in our celebration of White Cane Awareness Day led by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind! Every October we join with the blind and low vision community of Massachusetts to celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts which requires drivers to identify and yield to pedestrians using a white cane or dog guide at street crossings.

We'll be at the State House next Friday for the annual celebration from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/47uHNnw

[Image description: Promotional graphic for White Cane Awareness Day on October 24, 2025, featuring a blue silhouette of a state with a white cane overlaid on it.]

Join us in thanking the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for awarding MABVI a $10,000 grant for local volunteer su...
10/17/2025

Join us in thanking the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for awarding MABVI a $10,000 grant for local volunteer support and occupational therapy! Since 2012, the Foundation has invested $47,000 in our Worcester area vision rehabilitation services, which empower blind and visually impaired residents to reduce social isolation, improve safety, and increase independence.

To learn more about the services and support that MABVI offers, visit www.mabvi.org, call (888) 613-2777, or email mabvi@mabcommunity.org.

[Image description: A person in a red striped shirt, who is visually disabled, sits beside another person who is offering support while they look at a book together. In the bottom corner, there is a graphic that reads “Thank you! Greater Worcester Community Foundation”].

MABVI Executive Director Jen Harnish joined colleagues from across disciplines at the Academy 2025 Boston symposium, “Me...
10/16/2025

MABVI Executive Director Jen Harnish joined colleagues from across disciplines at the Academy 2025 Boston symposium, “Mental Health Considerations in Older Adults and Vision Impairment.”

This joint session between the Low Vision Section and Vision in Aging SIG brought together experts in psychology, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and low vision care to explore how we can better support the emotional and functional well-being of older adults experiencing vision loss.

We’re proud to have Jen representing MABVI in advancing inclusive, person-centered care for older adults with vision impairment. 💙

[Image description: Five individuals pose on stage at an event, with one attendee accompanied by a guide dog. There is a blue frame around the photo, with blue oak leaves and the logo for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.]

Many thanks to the Sudbury Foundation for investing more than $40,000 in MABVI’s vision rehabilitation services! The Fou...
10/10/2025

Many thanks to the Sudbury Foundation for investing more than $40,000 in MABVI’s vision rehabilitation services! The Foundation’s most recent $10,000 grant sustains MABVI's Peer Empowerment Program low vision support group at the Sudbury Senior Center. Through this program, older adults living with vision loss connect through shared resources, peer support, and community, which empowers them to enjoy healthy, independent, and engaged lives.

To learn more about the services and support that MABVI offers, visit www.mabvi.org, call (888) 613-2777, or email mabvi@mabcommunity.org.


[Image description: Two older adults with low vision smile warmly while standing together indoors. One wears a green jacket and patterned scarf, the other a burgundy jacket and light gray turtleneck, holding a white cane. Both appear happy and connected. In the bottom corner, there is a graphic that reads “Thank you! Sudbury Foundation”].

Join us in thanking our partners at the Middlesex Savings Bank Charitable Foundation! Since 2022, Middlesex Savings has ...
10/03/2025

Join us in thanking our partners at the Middlesex Savings Bank Charitable Foundation!

Since 2022, Middlesex Savings has invested $32,000—including a recent $15,000 grant— to support MAB Community Services in empowering 200 local blind and low vision older adults. MAB's MetroWest clients received 7,000 hours of training, counseling, support groups, and volunteer services, which helped build confidence, independence, and stronger community connections.

[Image description: Two women of color with vision loss smile while one of them uses assistive technology on her phone. In the bottom corner, there is a graphic that reads “Thank you! Middlesex Savings Bank – Right There With You”].

Join MABVI's Team With A Vision!Applications are now open to join our charity team for the 2026 Boston Marathon. Apply h...
09/29/2025

Join MABVI's Team With A Vision!

Applications are now open to join our charity team for the 2026 Boston Marathon.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/46zuAYs

[Image description: Advertisement for the 2026 Boston Marathon charity team, Team With A Vision, with a note to learn more in the caption below.]

Celebrate Good Neighbor Day!Thanks to the incredible efforts by the Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End I...
09/25/2025

Celebrate Good Neighbor Day!

Thanks to the incredible efforts by the Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Isolation to foster social connection, MAB (or just MABVI) is pleased to support the second annual Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day, a statewide celebration dedicated to strengthening connections, encouraging kindness, and fostering a deeper sense of belonging throughout the Commonwealth.

Officially recognized nationwide on September 28, the Coalition is extending our celebration from September 26 to 28 — a full weekend dedicated to bringing neighbors together. Visit https://bit.ly/41vqL4Z to learn more about activities that you can lead in your local communities!

[Image description: Promotional poster for Good Neighbor Day, celebrated from September 26 to 28, featuring an illustration of several hands with different skin tones joined together around a red heart. There is a logo for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.]

Next month, we'll be at the Massachusetts Council on Aging's 2025 Fall Conference! If you'd like to join us there to lea...
09/22/2025

Next month, we'll be at the Massachusetts Council on Aging's 2025 Fall Conference! If you'd like to join us there to learn more and attend the workshops on offer, register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4mFjXdP

[Image description: Promotional poster for the 2025 MCOA Fall Conference. Includes logos for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and location details for the event at Sea Crest Beach resort, in Falmouth, MA from October 22 to October 24.]

We'll be at the Plymouth Public Library next Saturday September 27th for their 6th Annual Health and Wellness Fair! Come...
09/19/2025

We'll be at the Plymouth Public Library next Saturday September 27th for their 6th Annual Health and Wellness Fair! Come say hi, and learn about health and wellness in your community!

[Image description: Advertisement for Plymouth's Sixth Annual Health Fair, featuring times from 10 AM to 1 PM at Plymouth Library, 132 South Street. Logo of Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired included.]

Join us for the 2025 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans on Friday, Sep 19, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at City H...
09/12/2025

Join us for the 2025 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans on Friday, Sep 19, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Plaza! We'll be there so make sure to stop by and say hi!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JfxABD

[Image description: Promotional poster for the 2025 Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans event, happening on February 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Massachusetts City Hall Plaza. Includes logos for MAB Community Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The poster is bordered with American flags and features red, white, and blue colors with star decorations.

Thank you to the MBTA’s Mobility Center for the incredible services they provide to support independence and confidence ...
09/11/2025

Thank you to the MBTA’s Mobility Center for the incredible services they provide to support independence and confidence in travel!

Did you know?

For individuals with low vision, the MBTA’s Mobility Center offers Travel Training to help you learn safe and accessible ways to navigate public transit. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47ywXgz

For individuals who are blind, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind provides Orientation & Mobility training to build skills for safe, independent travel. Details here: https://bit.ly/4m9J5rX

Accessible travel opens doors to opportunity, connection, and community. We’re grateful for these programs that empower individuals to move with confidence.



Image: MetroWest Daily News

[Image description: A person with a guide dog walks along a platform at a train station on a sunny day.]

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