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

About ABVI

Founded in 1936, the mission of Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) is to empower individuals who are blind or low vision to lead fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. ABVI offers comprehensive vision rehabilitation and educational services for individuals of all ages throughout South Carolina and beyond.

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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Featured Upcoming Events

Donor Event

Midlands Gives Day | May 5th

May 5, 2026
6am
Midlands
We’re participating in Midlands Gives Day on May 5th! Join in the excitement by supporting ABVI! Midlands Gives is a community-driven initiative that unites people across 11 Midlands counties to support local nonprofits. ABVI is honored to be part of this impactful day, and we need your help to continue advancing our mission to empower individuals who are blind or low vision to live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. Learn more and make plans to participate by going to https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/ABVISC.
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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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