VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

2015
Vision Rehabilitation & Resources
New York, NY, USA
Project Title: Health Aging Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors Website: https://www.visionsvcb.org

About the Grantee

Started by six women in 1926 and pioneered racially integrated programs in the early 1920’s,VISIONS is a 501c3 nonprofit rehabilitation and social service agency celebrating over 90 years of service, assisting people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and educating the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life.

Purpose of the Grant

To underwrite the launch of a sustainable healthy aging program for blind and visually impaired seniors participating in VISIONS’s Center on Aging

Amount

$180,000

Term

24 months

Grant Regions

NYC Metro Area