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.

Thank you to the Carroll Center for the Blind for hosting today's technology fair! Each year, the Carroll Center brings ...
11/25/2025

Thank you to the Carroll Center for the Blind for hosting today's technology fair! Each year, the Carroll Center brings together life-changing low vision and blindness-specific assistive technology exhibitors from all over the world to connect with the blind and visually impaired community of consumers, families, friends, professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about assistive technology. Our MABVI team was pleased to be part of this event!

ES Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo Grupo de Apoyo en Español para adultos mayores (55+) con ceguera o b...
11/21/2025

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Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo Grupo de Apoyo en Español para adultos mayores (55+) con ceguera o baja visión — un espacio para compartir y apoyarse mutuamente.

Únase por Zoom o por teléfono y sea parte de una comunidad solidaria.
Contacte a Genesis al 617-972-9103 o gpimentellugo@mabcommunity.org para más información.

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We’re excited to launch a new Spanish-Speaking Peer Support Group for older adults (55+) who are blind or have low vision — a warm space to connect, share, and support one another in Spanish.

Join us via Zoom or phone and be part of a caring community!
Contact Genesis at 617-972-9103 or gpimentellugo@mabcommunity.org for more info.

[Slide 1: Promotional poster for MABVI announcing a new Spanish-speaking peer support group, with text in both Spanish and English.
Slide 2: Informational poster with details about group in both Spanish and English with options to join either via Zoom or in person.]

From the starting line in Hopkinton to the finish on Boylston, athlete Brett Sims proved that vision is no barrier to de...
10/30/2025

From the starting line in Hopkinton to the finish on Boylston, athlete Brett Sims proved that vision is no barrier to determination. Guided by an incredible team and fueled by community, his Boston Marathon journey embodies MABVI’s mission of empowerment and inclusion.

👉 Read Brett’s story on Traxamo: https://bit.ly/4oCqx53

[Image description: Team With A Vision participant in red raising arms in victory at the Boston Marathon, surrounded by other runners.]

Last week, MABVI’s Staff attended the Massachusetts Councils on Aging's 2025 Fall Conference (MCOA). It was a wonderful ...
10/29/2025

Last week, MABVI’s Staff attended the Massachusetts Councils on Aging's 2025 Fall Conference (MCOA). It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with attendees, share information about MABVI’s programs and services, and raise awareness about the supports available for older adults living with vision loss.

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: Person of Color with curly hair standing behind a promotional booth for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, featuring informational materials, mugs, and eye masks on display.]

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.]

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