Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

04/29/2026

Deaf Glow; a special batch IPA to raise awareness of the deaf community...with ASL on the label, from the generous and amazing community members at

04/28/2026

We want to give a big thank you to Two Blind Brothers for their very generous donation of ultra cool brailled caps for IRLE camp! Campers are going to feel stylish and special!

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

A big thanks to the generous Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium for donating passes to VABVI's 100th anniversary 'Vermont Experiences" basket to be raffled off!

The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium is a combination natural science museum, history museum, and planetarium located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

04/24/2026

Happy Friday and sunny weekend ahead! In celebration of VABVI's 100th birthday, the Patmos Island Church honored us with three versions of happy birthday, sung in Lingala, Kikongo and Tshiluba! Thank you, Coco for your help!

04/22/2026

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/thousands-visually-impaired-runners-gear-up-raise-awareness-running-boston-marathon/KXGH46K45BD7JLWUHFEZI44CSE/

The international team of blind and sighted runners race to raise awareness. According to Team With A Vision, their efforts allow the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired to deliver professional, peer, and volunteer support to over 1,200 individuals each year.

04/21/2026

Thank you to the generous folks Brattleboro Museum & Art Center for donating museum passes to VABVI's "Vermont Experiences" gift basket to be raffled in June.

Windham County educators are invited to an after-work mixer at the museum. Drop by for drinks, apps, live music, and of course art!

04/21/2026

More great coverage! Thank you Lauren Maloney at MyChamplainValley/ ABC22 & FOX44 for reporting on VABVI at 100!

Lauren Maloney talked with Steven Pouliot and Daniel Norris, from the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Pouliot is the outgoing Executive Director, retiring soon after 34 years in the role. Norris is the Director of Adult Services and will take over for Pouliot in the summer.....

04/20/2026

We want to express our thanks to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for donating passes to their Shipwreck Tour for VABVI's 'Vermont Experiences" basket to be raffled off. What a fun adventure!

"Lake Champlain Shipwreck Tours: From July to September, we offer weekly Shipwreck Tours for the public to join. This scenic boat tour visits the sites of shipwrecks in Lake Champlain and uses underwater remotely operated vehicles to explore these sites without getting wet!"

04/20/2026

VABVI Virtual Tech Fair 2026

Join VABVI on April 24, 2026, to hear from three of the best providers of Assistive Technology in the New England Region!

At 11:00, Stu Flom will present from Adaptivision.

Jim Leahy will share from Eschenbach at 12:00.

Scott Krug from New England Low Vision will present at 2:00.

Each of them will share what they in 2026, have found are the latest and greatest supports for persons with blindness and low vision.

From 1:00 to 2:00, Dan Norris of VABVI will share lessons learned with Meta AI Glasses. What works well, and what does not work well with this wearable technology.

Schedule of Events – Friday April 24, 2026:

11:00 – Stu Flom - AdaptiVision
12:00 – Jim Leahy from Eschenbach
1:00 – How do I use Meta AI Glasses? – Dan Norris
2:00 – Scott Krug – New England Low Vision

HOW TO JOIN:
VABVI 2026 Virtual Fair Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88519594597?pwd=L7xu9NjByrB6o2VomGsz2mpANlyGlb.1

Meeting ID: 885 1959 4597
Passcode: tech
One tap mobile +16469313860,,88519594597 # US

04/19/2026

Thank you, Jack Thurston at My NBC5 for your excellent report on VABVI at 100. Thank you for noticing our sign! :)

VABVI celebrates 100 years of service to Vermonters

04/17/2026

We want to thank the generous Memphremagog Community Maritime for donating Northern Star Cruises passes to VABVI's Vermont Experiences basket that will be raffled off! https://mcmvt.org/cruises