VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

This week, our Senior Director of Fundraising in Queens, Doreen DiLeonardo, spoke about VISIONS programs and services at this month's AARP meeting in Floral Park. We always enjoy introducing VISIONS to potential participants! #SeeWhatIsPossible #Community #Awareness #Outreach

Last week, our Senior Director of Fundraising in Queens, Doreen DiLeonardo, attended the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon. It was great connecting with community leaders, reconnecting with longtime partners, and introducing VISIONS to new supporters!

Our friends at City Access New York invite you to their 8th Annual Beeping Egg Hunt! Join them at Snug Harbor on April 2 from 11 AM–2 PM for a fun, inclusive spring celebration the whole family can enjoy. Check out the flyer for details and come join the fun! #SeeWhatIsPossible

and the biggest shout-out of all to the members of the Brooklyn Advisory Board for their outstanding efforts and support. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Fundraiser #Applebees #Community

Our sincerest thanks to Nandanie Appana and Jessica Rivera Baptiste for underwriting the event, to the wonderful volunteers from Medgar Evers College, to the VISIONS staff members who volunteered, to all of our attendees for coming out early on a Saturday morning.

On March 7th, our Brooklyn Advisory Board came together for a wonderful Flapjack Breakfast at Applebee's Atlantic Market. The event raised over $2,800 to support VISIONS services in Brooklyn, and introduced VISIONS to many people who were not previously familiar with what we do.

What does it take to lead a nonprofit that helps thousands of people with vision loss live independently each year? Check out the latest episode of Schneps Connect Podcast to learn more. Listen here: bit.ly/visions-schnep… #SeeWhatIsPossible #Podcast #Blindness #Leadership

This gesture meant so much to so many. We’re grateful to Alexandros Grimpas and the entire Malibu team for their kindness, generosity, and years of great food. Our participants will truly miss you. Read more from the New York Times: nyti.ms/4cLlmgu #MalibuDiner #NYC

We’re saddened to hear about the closure of the Malibu Diner, a longtime Chelsea staple just steps away from VISIONS at Selis Manor. For years, the diner has partnered with us to offer $1 breakfast vouchers to our Older Adult Center participants. #SeeWhatIsPossible

Braille isn’t a last resort. It’s a powerful option! This week, we're debunking the misconception that Braille is only for people who have no vision. Every day, people who have some usable vision choose to learn to strengthen their literacy and maintain independence. #Braille

What does it mean to be low-vision? This week, Frankie Ann Marcille, one of our VRTs, shines a bit of light on a common misconception that just because someone is "low vision", they don't need Vision Rehabilitation services. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Myths #Blindness #LowVision

Clock in ⏰ We’re busting a workplace myth about blindness with Khadija Bari, our Director of Job Placement Services. With the right training and support, people with vision loss thrive in careers across industries. Got a myth to tackle? Let us know. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Myths

Sometimes, the hardest part of vision loss isn’t the change itself, it’s the ideas we carry about it. This month, we’re gently challenging common myths about blindness, one message at a time. Have a misconception you’ve heard (or believed yourself)? Drop it in the comments.

Join us on 3/7 for our Brooklyn Advisory Board's Annual Flapjack Fundraiser at the Applebee's in the Atlantic Terminal Mall. Tickets are $15. Proceeds enable us to help people across the spectrum of vision loss live independently. Register: bit.ly/visions-flapja…

This month, our job seekers took part in Work Readiness Training, building skills in job search, resumes, and interviews. A highlight was a visit to @MTA HQ, where they learned about career paths and inclusive hiring. Thank you, MTA team, for the warm welcome and partnership.

Thanks to our families and @newyorkcares volunteers who came together to make this day possible! #SeeWhatIsPossible #Braille #Birthday #BrailleLiteracy #Party

This week, our children and families came together to celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday (better late than never), the VISIONS way! The day included a fun craft activity, a presentation to parents about enriching activities, dancing, lunch, and a delicious cake cutting!

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect and collaborate, as these conversations play a critical role in expanding access to services for participants living in Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Collaboration #NYSCB

We were pleased to visit the Westchester District office of the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) in Valhalla, where CEO Molly Eagan and VISIONS staff met with NYSCB colleagues to discuss current programs and emerging initiatives connected to VCB and the VRC.

Today, we celebrated World Braille Day the VISIONS way! Breakfast bites, a little Braille history, Jeopardy, and a heartfelt panel on what Braille means in everyday life! Braille is more than dots; it’s independence. We loved spending the morning celebrating with participants!