Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired

08/06/2025

10/16/2024

Thank you Grand Rapids Lions Club for your generosity. We are grateful for this gift! 

10/16/2024

Mary Free Bed in conjunction with The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is excited to offer 1-on-1 recumbent tandem cycling sessions. A pilot/captain will be provided to steer, assist with pedaling, and provide guidance to participants on how to ride a tandem bicycle. This program will allow participants to keep healthy, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors! This is open to those with visual impairments who can pedal with their feet. Family members can bring their own bike to ride behind the tandem bike. Please bring your own helmet, otherwise, one will be provided. Must be 13 or older to sign up.
These rides will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from October 21st-November 18th, 2024, from 2pm-4pm. Each time slot is 30 minutes and will begin and end in the back parking lot at the office of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired locate at 456 Cherry Street SE in Grand Rapids, MI.

The links for the rides are inserted below.


Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports (neoncrm.com)

Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports (neoncrm.com)

07/10/2024

https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/camp-helps-blind-visually-impaired-students-explore-the-world

Young people who are blind or visually impaired visited a Grand Rapids fire station Wednesday morning as part of a summer career camp.

07/09/2024

07/09/2024

SITC students working at Meijer!

06/26/2024

Students and staff writing at Craig cruisers

06/24/2024

Summer in the city 2024, our students learning orientation and mobility skill.  The image shows a group of four people walking along a sidewalk on a sunny day. They are all using white canes, indicating that they are visually impaired. The person in the front is a young boy with blonde hair, wearing a dark gray t-shirt and navy blue shorts. Behind him is a young man in a light gray t-shirt and black shorts. The third person is an older man with short hair, wearing a purple polo shirt and black pants. The fourth person, who is closest to the camera, is a man wearing a black t-shirt with a colorful graphic and black shorts. In the background, there are green trees and a street sign that reads "Carroll" and "Lake." A white and green vehicle is also visible in the distance.

02/29/2024

02/01/2024

Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired present yoga for persons with Visual Impairment
Experience being grounded at the center of inner peace through the guidance of a certified instructor with adaptive yoga practice. This 6-week class is offered for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Yoga improves strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility. The class will be taught by a certified yoga instructor, RYT 200. Volunteers will be assisting participants throughout the class.
Age: 12 and older by the date of class
Class meets on Fridays, April 12th - May 24th (No class on Friday, April 26th)
Yoga mats will be available for participants.
Follow this link to sign up

Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports (neoncrm.com)

If you would like assistance signing up, please contact Osman Koroma, 616-840-8286.

01/23/2024

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Registration for Run for Sight is now open!

Join us on Saturday, September 7, in one of the most picturesque parks along Lake Michigan - to benefit the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)!

RACE START TIMES:
8:28AM - Hand Cycle 5K Begins
8:30 AM - Run/Walk 5K Begins
9:15 AM - 1K Deck Dash Kids Run

SIGN UP TODAY to participate in this family-friendly 5K event OR secure your sponsorship by contacting Tim Tuthill at Tim.Tuthill@maryfreebed.com

Whether you're an experienced competitor or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and have fun! We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
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