Our Services
CABVI assists people who are blind or visually impaired in achieving their highest levels of independence by offering comprehensive programs and services as well as job opportunities. As a social enterprise, CABVI uses commercial strategies to support our mission and maximize the benefits to society.
Low Vision Care
Our low vision optometrists will evaluate your visual impairment and rehabilitation needs to better understand the impact of your vision changes. We will use the latest diagnostic testing equipment to assess your visual needs.
Therapy
We offer low vision rehabilitation and occupational therapy programs. Our therapists work with people with vision loss to identify their needs while providing instruction and equipment that will assist in completing daily activities.
CAMP ABILITIES
Camp Abilities is a youth development program where children who are blind or visually impaired can have a traditional camp experience in a safe environment. There are two sessions each year, one in the summer and one in the winter.
Our Services
CABVI’s social workers provide emotional support for anyone still adjusting to their vision loss by teaching self-advocacy and helping you understand vision loss at different stages of life. They also provide evidence-based coping methods.
Programs
CABVI provides various programs for people of all ages, including assistive technology training, residential rehabilitation programs, orientation and mobility training, and wellness programs.
Events
June 6th, 2026
CABVI’s Annual $1 Million Lightning Bug Shootout brought golfers together at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club for a day of friendly competition, exciting contests, and fundraising. This event also highlighted the impact of CABVI’s programs and services while giving players a chance to connect and enjoy great food. Participants enjoyed casino holes, skins games, and opportunities to win cash and luxury prizes, all while supporting CABVI’s mission of helping people who are blind or visually impaired live more independently.
May 7th, 2026
CABVI welcomed local business leaders and community members to Sips for the Senses at the Metropolitan Club at NBT Bank Stadium for an evening of networking, interactive experiences, and baseball. Guests explored hands-on demonstrations of CABVI services, including assistive technology and occupational therapy, while learning more about the organization’s mission, Social Enterprise model, and growing presence in the Syracuse market. The event also featured food, cocktails, raffles, and a Syracuse Mets game, providing a unique opportunity to connect with CABVI staff and supporters in a fun and engaging setting.
AUGUST 30, 2026
OCTOBER 24, 2026
Rediscover your senses through an unforgettable evening October 24 as CABVI’s signature Dark Dining experience returns.
Immerse yourself in a sensory world with a blindfolded dining experience, gaining a powerful new perspective on everyday life without sight. Along the way, explore interactive demonstrations of cutting-edge assistive technology and discover the tools that support independence and accessibility.
More than just an event, Dark Dining invites you to feel, hear, smell, taste, and connect, while supporting CABVI’s mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Location: Delta Hotels by Mariott, Utica
Time: Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m.
CABVI owns and operates office spaces and warehouse facilities in both Utica and Syracuse, NY, offering various custom business solutions to government and commercial customers.
- Call Center Operations
- Customer Service
- Warehouse and Distribution
- Switchboard and Answering Services
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
- Kitting and Packaging
Our customers include the US Department of Transportation, US Department of Veteran’s Affairs, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation Security Administration, Academy Games Inc., Medline Industries, Gear Motions Inc., Cathedral Corporation, Asarasi Inc., and Dice Throne Inc.
Who We Work With
Employment
Meaningful employment is more than just a source of income - it’s a source of pride. Working with our partners at the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, CABVI is committed to helping individuals find and retain jobs they value both in the community and at our agency.
