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VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired @visionsvcb

Our Vision is for Everyone to See What is Possible! We provide free vision rehabilitation to individuals of all ages. 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1926!

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Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Employment Readiness Program participants who have completed their program! Participants learned valuable work readiness and independent living skills, and earned work-related certificates to bolster their resumes. #SeeWhatIsPossible
Group photo of eight people standing outside the VRC campus, 3 of whom hold up certificates of completion.

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On May 27th, @Google hosted VISIONS Workforce team and 12 college students at their 111 8th Avenue office. It was a morning filled with learning about how Google makes its workplace accessible for all employees. #SeeWhatIsPossible #CareerExploration #Google #Accessibility
Group photo of 17 VISIONS participants and staff and three Google staff posing in front of a neon Google sign in the lobby of their office on 8th Avenue

ALT Group photo of 17 VISIONS participants and staff and three Google staff posing in front of a neon Google sign in the lobby of their office on 8th Avenue
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Thank you, @CMLindaLee, for welcoming VISIONS to your Spring Health Fair once again! For the 9th year, Senior Director of Fundraising, Doreen DiLeonardo, represented us, connecting and sharing information about our services for people across the spectrum of vision loss.
Outside in a park, Doreen DiLeonardo (left) stands next to Councilwoman Linda Lee, as they both stand behind a red table decorated with VISIONS information and promotional items and signage.

ALT Outside in a park, Doreen DiLeonardo (left) stands next to Councilwoman Linda Lee, as they both stand behind a red table decorated with VISIONS information and promotional items and signage.

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Thank you to Assemblymember Aron Wieder (@AronWieder) for visiting the VISIONS Center on Blindness campus to learn more about our programs, community partnerships, and broader campus revitalization efforts in Rockland County. #SeeWhatIsPossible #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
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VISIONS would like to thank Congressman Mike Lawler (@RepMikeLawler) and his team, including Rafi Silberberg and Camp Fun Director Menny Schwab, for visiting VISIONS Center on Blindness this month. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Community #Partnership #BigThingsComing #Future
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This week, VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan joined the @WestchesterBiz Non-profit Voices of Impact Podcast to share how we're helping people across the spectrum of vision loss live full, independent lives. Listen here: buff.ly/OkF6XVN #SeeWhatIsPossible #Innovation #Podcast
Non-profit Voices of Impact, by the Business Council of Westchester Podcast Network. Featuring Abraham Almanza, Senior Director of Marketing at Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, and Molly Eagan, CEO of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

ALT Non-profit Voices of Impact, by the Business Council of Westchester Podcast Network. Featuring Abraham Almanza, Senior Director of Marketing at Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, and Molly Eagan, CEO of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

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Today, VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan joined the Nonprofit Voices of Impact Podcast, hosted by Linda Tyler of the Business Council of Westchester. Molly shared how VISIONS is helping people across the spectrum of vision loss stay independent, while celebrating 100 years of impact.
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We’re grateful to Linda Tyler for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation, and to Abraham Almanza of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley for joining the discussion. Stay tuned, the episode is coming soon! #SeeWhatIsPossible #Podcast #Awareness
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Fresh off the air: VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan joined 106.7 LITE FM’s Get Connected podcast to talk about how people with vision loss stay independent, confident, and connected in daily life. Listen here: ihr.fm/47GuX5c #SeeWhatIsPossible #Podcast #GetConnected
Graphic: NYC-based VISIONS on Helping People Adjust and Adapt to Low Vision and Blindness. Get Connected Podcast, hosted by Nina Del Rio

ALT Graphic: NYC-based VISIONS on Helping People Adjust and Adapt to Low Vision and Blindness. Get Connected Podcast, hosted by Nina Del Rio

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Last week, some of our job seekers interning at NY SCION (Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network) and Workforce1 attended the 2026 Neurodiversity Conference to expand their understanding of the neurodiversity spectrum and strengthen their professional development.
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We’re proud to see them engaging in learning opportunities and representing their programs with enthusiasm! In these photos, participants are all smiles as they take part in this meaningful experience. #SeeWhatIsPossible #Workforce #Disability #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Happy Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Appreciation Month! While VRT Appreciation Week is officially recognized on the week of April 14th, at VISIONS, we celebrate all month long, because they play such a pivotal role in our work! #SeeWhatIsPossible #VRTAppreciation
Graphic of a group of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists sitting at a table surrounded by different adaptive tools. Text above the photo says Celebrating Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Appreciation Month)

ALT Graphic of a group of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists sitting at a table surrounded by different adaptive tools. Text above the photo says Celebrating Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Appreciation Month)
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We are proud to share that VISIONS has been awarded a $25,000 grant from The Eisner Foundation (@EisnerFound) to support our Intergenerational Program. Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4v5YyyR #SeeWhatIsPossible #Intergenerational #OlderAdults #NYCAging #Community
Photo of a teenage boy (left) helping an older adult (right) use an iPad.

ALT Photo of a teenage boy (left) helping an older adult (right) use an iPad.

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This continued investment strengthens a program that brings together high school students and older adults to build essential technology skills, helping them remain independent, confident, and connected to daily life.
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We are deeply grateful to The Eisner Foundation for their ongoing support, and to the dedicated staff at the VISIONS Older Adult Center and our volunteers who make this meaningful work possible every day.
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Due to incredible demand, we have reached capacity for our Centennial Gala. There are no more tickets available. You can still support VISIONS by purchasing a program ad or making a donation at bit.ly/supportvisionsgala. Program Ad Deadline: May 20, 2026 #SeeWhatIsPossible
VISIONS Centennial Gala. Presenting Sponsors: Fiduciary Trust International, and Flik Independent School Dining.

ALT VISIONS Centennial Gala. Presenting Sponsors: Fiduciary Trust International, and Flik Independent School Dining.

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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
A group of three women sit at a desk and smile to the camera.

ALT A group of three women sit at a desk and smile to the camera.

In a center, tables of older adults sit together and are visited by staff members walking around the room.

ALT In a center, tables of older adults sit together and are visited by staff members walking around the room.
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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!
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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
City Access New York, in partnership with Snug Harbor welcomes you to join us for our 8th Annual Beeping Egg Hunt. A fun family day for people of all abilities, where beeping eggs make the egg hunt accessible for the visually impaired and exciting for everyone. There will be activities, games, vendors, and more! Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, Rain Dates: April 3rd, 9th, & 10th, 2026. $5 Registation fee per child upon entry. Please bring your own bag/basket to collect eggs. Event Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Located at: Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY, at the South Meadow. Egg Hunt Schedule: Ages 0-6: 11AM, 11:30AM, and 12PM. Ages 7-12: 12:30PM, and 1PM. Ages 13 : 1:30PM. For more information or to reserve a vendor table: please email: mramirez@cityaccessny.org.

ALT City Access New York, in partnership with Snug Harbor welcomes you to join us for our 8th Annual Beeping Egg Hunt. A fun family day for people of all abilities, where beeping eggs make the egg hunt accessible for the visually impaired and exciting for everyone. There will be activities, games, vendors, and more! Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, Rain Dates: April 3rd, 9th, & 10th, 2026. $5 Registation fee per child upon entry. Please bring your own bag/basket to collect eggs. Event Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Located at: Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY, at the South Meadow. Egg Hunt Schedule: Ages 0-6: 11AM, 11:30AM, and 12PM. Ages 7-12: 12:30PM, and 1PM. Ages 13 : 1:30PM. For more information or to reserve a vendor table: please email: mramirez@cityaccessny.org.

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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.
Group photo of VISIONS Brooklyn Advisory Board standing in front of Applebee's

ALT Group photo of VISIONS Brooklyn Advisory Board standing in front of Applebee's

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ALT Group photo of five people, two of whom hold framed certificates of appreciation.

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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.
A group of volunteers wearing yellow VISIONS caps stand in line to receive plates of breakfast.

ALT A group of volunteers wearing yellow VISIONS caps stand in line to receive plates of breakfast.

A large group of event goers eat in the dining room of Applebee's.

ALT A large group of event goers eat in the dining room of Applebee's.

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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
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ALT Event goers stand in line to receive breakfast plates.

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