Events

12th Annual Noir Gala to celebrate our mission to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision to live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Come learn the major transportation resources available in your region. We’ll cover public buses, paratransit services, community shuttles, taxis, and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, along with tips for planning trips, communicating with drivers, and staying safe during pick-ups. Whether you’re new to independent travel or just want to understand what’s available in your area, this workshop will help you compare the options and choose what works best for your lifestyle. Join us from 11am – 12pm. Pee Dee: Feb 12th | Lowcountry: Feb 19th | Upstate: Feb 24th @ 12:30pm

This is the first of two webinars introducing parents, caregivers, and appropriate professionals to the basics of cortical visual impairment. Participants will learn common characteristics of CVI and easy strategies to help toddlers advance through different phases. Webinar: Thursday, February 19th @ 12 – 1pm

Come learn the major transportation resources available in your region. We’ll cover public buses, paratransit services, community shuttles, taxis, and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, along with tips for planning trips, communicating with drivers, and staying safe during pick-ups. Whether you’re new to independent travel or just want to understand what’s available in your area, this workshop will help you compare the options and choose what works best for your lifestyle. Join us in the Lowcountry: Feb 19th @11am - 12pm | Upstate: Feb 24th @ 12:30pm

Curious about MetaGlasses? Join in the fun for our statewide Meta Mania events! Teens will learn the basics, including how to read text, explore surroundings, identify objects, and utilize real-time video assistance through “Be My Eyes.” Lowcountry: Saturday, February 21st 10am – 12pm Webinar: Wednesday, March 11th @ 6:30 – 7:30pm Upstate: Saturday, April 18th 2 – 4pm

Come learn the major transportation resources available in your region. We’ll cover public buses, paratransit services, community shuttles, taxis, and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, along with tips for planning trips, communicating with drivers, and staying safe during pick-ups. Whether you’re new to independent travel or just want to understand what’s available in your area, this workshop will help you compare the options and choose what works best for your lifestyle. Join us in the Upstate: Feb 24th @ 12:30pm

Learn the skills that increase safety, reduce risk, and strengthen independent travel. This session teaches you how to communicate your needs clearly, give effective instructions to drivers, decline unwanted assistance confidently, and respond decisively when a situation raises concern. We’ll be drawing on evidence-based personal safety practices and real community travel scenarios to learn phrases, behaviors, and actions you can rely on across rideshare, paratransit, public transit and everyday community interactions. Webinar: Feb 27th @ 11am – 12pm.

Join us for an afternoon of glam, good vibes, and adaptive beauty tips made just for you! Through assistive tips and tools, we'll explore a variety of makeup products together, while learning skills for independent living. Let’s get creative, confident, and connected! Midlands: Saturday, February 28th @ 2 - 4pm