Advocate
Get involved by becoming an advocate. Your energy, talents, and voice can impact thousands of blind and visually impaired people across Massachusetts.
There are many ways and resources to show you how you can make your voice heard locally and nationally. Here are a few.
You can find your Representative in Congress here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
And you can find your State Legislators here: malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Services we provide
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Volunteer Help
We were founded by volunteers and today hundreds serve across the state. Volunteers can read mail, help with paperwork or grocery shopping, or be sighted guides for fitness and active living.
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Exams
MABVI makes referrals to low vision specialists throughout the state. These exams focus on how to use lighting, optical devices, and large print materials to help in your daily life.
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Support Groups
The best support and advice is offered by people who really know what you’re going through – people who’ve had parallel experiences. Peers with shared experiences may even be able to anticipate your questions. While adjusting to vision loss, and even after you’ve grown accustomed to the change, a peer support group is a big help
