Mary Bryant Home For the Blind and Visually Impaired

05/08/2026

The Mary Bryant Home is pleased to host our 2nd blood drive with ImpactLife. Please use the code below or call us to schedule. Last December we had 17 donors and have room for more!

05/07/2026

🎉🏠 When it opened in 1946, the Mary Bryant Home welcomed seven residents. Just two years later, it expanded and moved to 107 Lawrence St. in Springfield, Illinois, to accommodate 20 women. Nursing services were added in 1950, and in 1960 — thanks to strong community support — the home relocated to a larger facility at 1100 South Fifth St. and began serving men and women.

Throughout our 80th anniversary year, we’ll share stories from our past and highlight the legacy of our namesake, Mary Bryant. Follow along for weekly throwbacks as we celebrate 80 years of service, independence and community — and share your favorite Mary Bryant Home memory in the comments.

05/07/2026

Jane, on the occasion of Nurses Week, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all that you do for MBH residents.

05/07/2026

National Nurses Week offers a shining opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to the remarkable nurses who provide outstanding care. We are honored to have Rachael and Felicia! Thank you for your daily dedication. Your tireless efforts and compassion are truly cherished.

05/06/2026

We hope you can join us for this fun event!

The Low Vision Technology Fair is happening again on Wednesday, June 24th from 9 AM to 2 PM. It is a free event for individuals who experience any type of vision loss and/or blindness. This event brings together vendors, medical experts, and social service agencies to share information and resources with those who experience vision loss, their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and others. Join IATP and Mary Bryant Home For the Blind and Visually Impaired at Christ The King Parish Hall for this event.

To see IATP’s event calendar, visit https://iltech.org/events/.



Image description: The image is a poster advertising the Low Vision Technology Fair. At the top, the logos for "IATP" and "Mary Bryant Home" are prominently displayed. Below the logos, three photos show interactions at a previous fair. Below the images, large bold text announces the Low Vision Technology Fair with the date of the event on a red banner: Wednesday, June 24. The event time, location, and address are listed: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Hall, 1930 Barberry Dr. Springfield, IL. Additional information includes offerings such as FREE Admission, Exhibits, Speakers, Lunch, and Door Prizes. At the bottom, it says to RSVP for lunch, call (800) 852-5110.

05/06/2026

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05/04/2026

Lions Sight & Sound Screening Van will be there

05/04/2026

What an amazing day at the Special Olympics, where residents' hard work paid off. We secured several medals and are grateful to staff and volunteers for making it special.

04/30/2026

🎉🏠 This year, the Mary Bryant Home is celebrating its 80th anniversary of serving the blind and visually impaired community. As we mark this meaningful milestone, you may be wondering how the Mary Bryant Home got its start.

Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll share stories from our past and highlight the legacy of our namesake, Mary Bryant.

The home first opened in June 1946 with seven residents at 1001 S. Fourth St. in Springfield, Illinois. Its opening fulfilled Mary Bryant’s heartfelt wish to provide a safe and supportive home for blind women.

Follow along as we celebrate 80 years of service, independence and community.

04/29/2026

The Low Vision Technology Fair is happening again on Wednesday, June 24th from 9 AM to 2 PM. It is a free event for individuals who experience any type of vision loss and/or blindness. This event brings together vendors, medical experts, and social service agencies to share information and resources with those who experience vision loss, their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and others. Join IATP and Mary Bryant Home For the Blind and Visually Impaired at Christ The King Parish Hall for this event.

To see IATP’s event calendar, visit https://iltech.org/events/.



Image description: The image is a poster advertising the Low Vision Technology Fair. At the top, the logos for "IATP" and "Mary Bryant Home" are prominently displayed. Below the logos, three photos show interactions at a previous fair. Below the images, large bold text announces the Low Vision Technology Fair with the date of the event on a red banner: Wednesday, June 24. The event time, location, and address are listed: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Hall, 1930 Barberry Dr. Springfield, IL. Additional information includes offerings such as FREE Admission, Exhibits, Speakers, Lunch, and Door Prizes. At the bottom, it says to RSVP for lunch, call (800) 852-5110.

04/28/2026

We hope you had a wonderful Birthday, Kari. We are so happy to have you at the MBH. Thank you for all you do 🎉