Metrolina Association For The Blind

08/22/2026

Tandem Bike Clinic

Do you have a vision impairment but miss riding a bike? Join Achilles Charlotte for a tandem bike clinic on Saturday, August 29 at Freedom Park. Snooze Eatery will provide breakfast for everyone participating in the clinic.

Where: Freedom Park, 1619 Princeton Ave.
When: 8:30 a.m. August 29
Cost: free

Please bring a helmet if you have one. For more information, contact Anthony at 646-249-5031 or [email protected]

08/21/2026

It's almost time for goalball. Anyone can play! Join us for a season of fun and learning with Mecklenburg County Park & Rec.

08/20/2026

Beat the heat at the movies! Before you go, check out these helpful hints for using audio description.

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08/19/2026

Financial literacy is an important part of transitioning from high school to college or work. Thank you to Victoria from TowneBank for discussing key financial literacy concepts with the students in our Workforce Readiness class this summer!

08/17/2026

The Wise Eye newsletter is here! Go to the link below to read all about it!

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08/13/2026

Do you have a vision impairment? Check out the TTJ TechTalk Podcast for courses on Voiceover, iPad, and more.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/12/2026

Out of all the games, we didn't play Never Have I Ever...but we could have.

Until Game Night this week:

1. A staff member had never played Yahtzee.
2. A volunteer had never practiced keeping Jenga blocks out of the cheese dip.
3. At least one guest had never heard "Bohemian Rhapsody."
4. We had never had a guest not know she was coming to Game Night until she got there (Don't ask.).
5. We had never fed the security guard before (but were happy to!).

We host adaptive game nights every quarter. Join us next time and experience something new.

08/11/2026

Reaching your financial goals may be more possible than you think with ABLEnow. Whether you are saving for everyday expenses or planning for the future, a tax-advantaged ABLEnow account helps you take control of your finances while protecting certain disability benefits.

The ABLE Age Adjustment Act is now in effect, meaning more people can open an ABLEnow account. If you explored ABLE accounts in the past and were not eligible, now is the time to take another look.

What is ABLEnow?

ABLEnow accounts offer a better way to save money for today or invest for tomorrow. Funds in an ABLEnow account won't impact eligibility for certain disability benefits, including Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Funds can be used for a wide range of qualified disability expenses that support health, independence and quality of life.

Who is Eligible?

Individuals whose disability began before age 46 may be eligible to open an ABLEnow account. This eligibility quiz can help you determine if you or someone you know qualifies.

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08/10/2026

Library of NC's Accessible Books and Library Services hosts accessible games event - this Saturday!

Join NCABLS for an afternoon of fun, light refreshments and accessible games for all to play! We will be providing accessible versions of classic board and card games, designed for people with print disabilities. We will also have our doors open and provide tours of the library for anyone who wishes to stop by.

When: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15

Where: 1841 Capital http://Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27635

Cost: Free.

Registration required by August 12. To register, call (888) 388-2460.

Questions? Call the number above of email [email protected]

08/09/2026

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To combat the changes and stresses of the new school year, we decided to ask the professionals for some helpful insight. Here are all the best tips and advice from our Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) for preparing for the school year….