ABVI Clients Complete Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar Funded by Trident United Way
Clients from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently participated in a Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar funded by a Community Engagement Grant from Trident United Way. The seminar was a 6-week education and health...
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina Announces Second Tri-County Location
Photo (From Left to Right): North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, ABVI Client Katherine Vey-strachan, ABVI CEO Courtney Plotner, ABVI Board President Clay Hershey and Senator Sean Bennett. Expansion Planned as the Need for Vision Rehabilitation Services Grows...
Fonzi’s Fun Facts
Hi! My name is Guide Dog Fonzi. My handler Kimberly and I are at the ABVI Charleston office every Tuesday – Thursday so she can teach Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology and Soft Skills classes. Most of the time, I nap on my comfy bed while she works....
Client Spotlight: Antowan Regains His Confidence With the Help of ABVI Instructors and Clients
Antowan participates in independent living skills and vocational rehabilitation classes at ABVI. Before losing his vision, Antowan was a member of the National Guard and worked in law enforcement. He is a proud dad of Aidan (13) and Aric (19). He loves photography,...
ABVI Participates in Community Poverty Simulation
ABVI staff and board members recently participated in a Community Poverty Simulation coordinated by the Trident United Way. ABVI joined forces with East Cooper Community Outreach and Our Ladies of Mercy Community Outreach to give our staff and board members a deeper...