PAVI Trinidad

PAVI Trinidad Persons Associated With Visual Impairment (PAVI) was established in October 1995 to address the needs and aspirations of persons with visual impairment.

It is a registered non- profit organization and acquired membership status with the CCB in April 1996 PAVI's PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES

1. Adjustment to Blindness Services
This programme seeks to enhance the opportunities and facilitate the acquisition of independence for persons with visual impairment through the ex*****on of community-based services. Services include training in communication sk

ills, social skills, daily living skills, recreational skills and vocational guidelines, which are provided by Adjustment to blindness officers.

2. Community Support Groups
PAVI's Community Groups are devised to bring persons with visual impairment together every month to engage in peer counseling, educational, social and recreational activities, while grooming leadership. These groups also seek to encourage the interaction and participation of family members and friends. There are currently six active grips; they are the Curepe, Siparia, Couva and the recently re-established Port of Spain and PEG (PAVI Eastern Group) groups.

3. Early Intervention Programme
In 2002-03, the organization introduced an Early Intervention Programme, which targets, children with visual impairment between birth and seven years, parents and teachers. It is intended to provide the necessary support to assist in the all round development of the child which will position her/him to be on par with her/his peers.

4. Information Technology Programme
Through this programme, clients and members are trained in the use of computers and other assistive devices to strengthen their independent living and working skills. They are then able to access the Internet, read and prepare
documents and even go on to advanced training

5. Advocacy
A critical aspect of PAVI’s work is that of advocacy through lobbying for the rights of persons with visual impairment, i.e. the right to sight; the right to equal and inclusive services; the right to a livelihood and the right to a safe and secure environment. On June 6th, 1998 the organization was successful in gaining Cabinet’s acceptance to make amendments to the voting Regulations. As a result of this amendment, persons with visual impairment can now exercise any of three options to cast their vote. At the Local Elections of 1999, for the first time, persons with visual impairment were allowed to vote secretly and independently.

6. Nipping it in the Bud

This project was launched in 2008, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago (DATT). Lay educators from PAVI and DATT were trained and sent out in teams of two, to Faith-based Organisations, Community-based Organisations, NPTAs and other groups, with an aim
to influence lifestyle change, by making the right choices for a healthier life and thereby avoiding the onset of diabetes and possible blindness.

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30/05/2026

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27/05/2026

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18/05/2026

Happy Founder’s Day.

Today marks 112 years since work

for the blind began inn Trinidad and Tobago and later spread to other parts of the Caribbean.

We salute the late James Alves.

13/05/2026
A wonderful Mother’s Day greetings from the PAVI Trinidad family.
10/05/2026

A wonderful Mother’s Day greetings from the PAVI Trinidad family.

05/05/2026

Are you at risk for glaucoma? Here are the factors that increase your chances:

🔴 People of African or Caribbean origin
🔴 Anyone over the age of 40
🔴 A family history of glaucoma
🔴 Elevated eye pressure — even without current damage
🔴 Thin corneas
🔴 A history of eye injury
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If any of these apply to you or someone you love — please don’t wait.

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May Month is Blindness Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about vision loss, celebrating the ...
05/05/2026

May Month is Blindness Awareness Month.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness about vision loss, celebrating the achievements of the visually impaired community, and promoting accessibility, eye health, inclusion, employment and so much more.

10/04/2026

The newly elected president of the Caribbean Council for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, Bhawani Persad, joins Virmala to discuss the organization’s renewed vision for advancing eye care across the region. The interview explores the challenges facing persons living with blindness and visual i...

02/04/2026

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32 Eastern Main Road
St. Augustine

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00

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+18682201073

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