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Where individuals can live, learn and earn with vision loss.

About ABVI

For almost 90 years, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has supported individuals who are blind or low vision in the Charleston Tri-County area. Upon merging with The Vision Institute of SC, ABVI now proudly serves individuals of all ages across the state.

Our Services

Adult Services

Certified Vision Specialists provide a variety of skills training including assistive technology, orientation and mobility, skills for daily living, and much more to empower adults with low vision or blindness to achieve their independence goals.

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Children's Services

ABVI provides services to children aged 0 – 21 through three distinct programs: Early Intervention, The Vision Institute School Based Services, and Transition services. Our highly qualified teachers serve students in the Carolinas by teaching braille, assistive technology, and safe, independent travel.

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Testimonial

“I really appreciate your arranging for Tyler to talk with me today about the Uber issues. He did a magnificent job and I am thoroughly understanding those questions I had in the problem areas. Again thank you very much for the referral and I really appreciate the rapid turn around.”

Adult O&M Client

“Having the Teachers for the Visually Impaired come in, they didn’t just meet with Anna, they met with the principal, they met with the counselor and all the teachers that would be involved with Anna. They told them and showed them what she saw and how she saw.”

Parent of School Age child


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