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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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Rehabilitation
MABVI’s in-home vision rehabilitation service is provided by licensed occupational therapists. This service focuses on improving household safety, healthcare management, and adaptive strategies for doing the things you want to do in life.
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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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Access Tech
From magnification devices to smartphone apps, technology can play an enormous role in enhancing accessibility for someone who is blind or visually impaired. MABVI’s Assistive Technology Centers can help.
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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
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Adjustment Counseling
Your life changes when your vision changes. It’s normal for this to feel upsetting and difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our Adjustment Counseling program can help.
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Orientation and Mobility
Training for caregivers and individuals on safe, effective travel in the community and at home.
Get involved
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Team With A Vision
For over 25 years, Team With A Vision has run the Boston Marathon fielding athletes in the blind and visually impaired division while also creating a dynamic mission-driven charity team. All athletes come together building community while raising visibility and critical funds.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Share your sight as a reader, driver, or guide.
Do you love technology and want to share your knowledge? We need you as a volunteer assistive technology trainer!
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Ways to Give
It’s easy to support MABVI through an annual gift, recurring donations, bequests, planned giving, auto donations, and third-party giving programs.
