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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
UTICA, N.Y. – February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about low vision and the impact it has on millions of people worldwide. Low vision is moderate to severe visual impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses, surgery, or other medical or therapeutic interventions. Low vision can impact an…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
UTICA, N.Y. – During the month of January, The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) recognizes Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve, a structure which connects the eye to the brain. It is often referred to as, “the silent thief of vision” because oftentimes it presents…
CABVI headquarters to undergo $24.5 million renovation
UTICA, N.Y. – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday, Nov. 15, to kick off a $24.5 million renovation project at its headquarters at 507 Kent St. in Utica, N.Y. Chairman of CABVI’s Board of Directors, George Nehme, and Dr. Thomas Webb, OD, past chairman of…
Dr. Scheiman visits CABVI for Educational Session on Vision Evaluations after TBI
UTICA, NY – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) held a special continuing education event on Monday featuring Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, a renowned expert in vision therapy and rehabilitation. Dr. Scheiman discussed the critical role of vision evaluations in the treatment of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The event aimed…
CABVI’s Syracuse Low Vision Clinic expands
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) officially cut the ribbon on its Low Vision Clinic expansion in Syracuse on Thursday, Sept. 19. Several local business leaders, members of CenterState CEO and Onondaga County representatives joined CABVI to mark the occasion as the agency looks forward to future growth…
CABVI Earns 2023 Employment Growth Award From National Industries for the Blind
UTICA, NY – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) was honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, with the 2023 Employment Growth Award. The award recognizes CABVI’s efforts to increase employment retention, growth, and upward mobility for people who are…
CABVI introduces new Board chairman at 95th Annual Meeting
UTICA, N.Y. – The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) held its 95th Annual Meeting on May 14 at Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. Following the regular board reports, CABVI staff and Board members said farewell to Jim Turnbull IV, who officially stepped down as chairman of the Board of Directors. Turnbull was…
VisionServe Alliance honors Don LoGuidice with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
UTICA, N.Y. – VisionServe Alliance is honored to bestow the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Don LoGuidice, who served as an exceptional leader in the blindness and vision impairment (BVI) field, distinguishing himself through his creativity, determination, and dedication to improving the lives of the people who are blind or visually impaired. LoGuidice was the…
Cataract Awareness Month: Focusing on prevention and care
As people get older, they face a higher risk of developing cataracts, which are a gradual clouding of the eye’s natural lens that leads to a decrease in vision. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than half of Americans 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. June…
CABVI recognizes Customer of the Year, community hero
The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) recognized SUNY Upstate Medical University on Monday, June 5, for being a loyal customer of the organization’s Central Industries manufacturing division, which provides products and services through its Preferred Source and Ability One programs. The medical center received the Customer of the Year Award during…