VIA

Project Title: Planning for a Multi-Site Upstate New York Jobs Initiative Website: http://www.viawny.org/

About the Grantee

VIA aims to help people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest level of independence.

Purpose of the Grant

To underwrite initial planning work, including coordinating meetings among VIA, VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Helen Keller Services for the Blind, for a new Lavelle Fund / Blind Employers Network of New York (“BENNY”) Initiative to advance placement in competitive jobs that pay more than New York State minimum wage