VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Our mission is for everyone to see what is possible! VISIONS/Services for the Blind offers free pro

VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing:

- Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community
- Social Services
- Employment Training and Job Development
- Group and Community Education and Activities

This week, we celebrated two groups of participants who completed our Vocational Rehabilitation Center's residential Emp...
10/06/2026

This week, we celebrated two groups of participants who completed our Vocational Rehabilitation Center's residential Employment Readiness Programs. One group completed an intensive 15-week program, while the other completed a 60-day program. Both programs introduced participants to the tools and skills needed to find work, live independently, and build their teamwork and social skills.

The emotional event included remarks from VRC staff (Katherine Martinez and Steph Esteves), VISIONS leadership (Molly Eagan and Michael Cush), and New York State Commission for the Blind counselor Krystal Bailey, who all recognized our participants for their hard work and perseverance during their time at the VRC.

Our residential Employment Readiness Programs wouldn't be possible without the dedication of our staff and participants, the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Rockland BOCES, and employer partners including Beckerle Lumber and Sunshine Home Care for hiring our participants as interns during the program.

We are incredibly proud of our participants for their accomplishments, and we cannot wait to see where their futures take them!

Congratulations to the participants of our two Summer Employment Readiness Program cohorts on completing their programs!...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to the participants of our two Summer Employment Readiness Program cohorts on completing their programs! One group completed our 15-Week Program, while another completed our 60-Day Program, each building valuable skills to prepare them for greater independence and future employment.

Throughout their time at our Vocational Rehabilitation Center, participants strengthened their work readiness, independent living, teamwork, financial management, and social skills while earning certifications from the National Retail Federation. Participants in the 15-Week Program also completed Work Experience Trainings, where they put their skills into practice in real-world work settings.

Congratulations to both cohorts on this important accomplishment. We can’t wait to see where their futures take them!

Today, VISIONS Workforce team brought our job seekers together virtually for our End of Summer Wrap-Up, celebrating thei...
10/02/2026

Today, VISIONS Workforce team brought our job seekers together virtually for our End of Summer Wrap-Up, celebrating their experiences from Summer 2026 and helping them think ahead to what comes next.

Students shared what they learned through their internships and employment experiences, while our Workforce Team introduced internship and employment opportunities for Summer 2027. Programs like these give job seekers with visual impairments a chance to build workplace skills, gain meaningful work experience, and prepare for exciting future careers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their experiences, and helped make today’s event a great way to close out the summer and look ahead to new opportunities!

This morning, VISIONS (Molly Eagan and Mike Cush) welcomed leadership from The Seeing Eye, Inc. (Karen Leies, Dave Johns...
09/22/2026

This morning, VISIONS (Molly Eagan and Mike Cush) welcomed leadership from The Seeing Eye, Inc. (Karen Leies, Dave Johnson, and Angela McDyer) at VISIONS Center on Blindness for a visit to learn more about our programs, see some of our programming in action, and explore opportunities to work together.

At VISIONS, we value connecting people across the spectrum of vision loss with information, resources, and options that can support independent living. As part of that effort, we’re pleased to explore opportunities for our participants to learn more about organizations like The Seeing Eye, which provide specially trained guide dogs that help enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of people living with vision loss.

Thank you to The Seeing Eye for spending the morning with us. We look forward to what we can accomplish together!

Join us on October 27th for our Manhattan Advisory Board's W**e Tasting event at Le Dû W**es. Tickets are just $40 if pu...
09/22/2026

Join us on October 27th for our Manhattan Advisory Board's W**e Tasting event at Le Dû W**es. Tickets are just $40 if purchased before October 19th, and include opportunities to try a selection of handpicked w**es plus charcuterie & cheeses. Attendees will receive 10% off any purchases made that evening.

In addition, Le Dû W**es will be donating 10% of every purchase made between now and October 28, 2027 back to VISIONS. Shop online at https://buff.ly/dt6QyP4 and use code VISIONS at checkout.

To learn more and register, visit https://buff.ly/ym4AlSR

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This week, S&P Global's 55 Water Street office welcomed VISIONS and 10 visually impaired job seekers for the third conse...
09/17/2026

This week, S&P Global's 55 Water Street office welcomed VISIONS and 10 visually impaired job seekers for the third consecutive year, continuing a meaningful partnership focused on creating greater opportunities for employment and professional development.

The day was filled with practical tools, meaningful connections, and hands-on support, including a presentation featuring resume and interviewing tips and strategies, training for S&P Global staff volunteers on how to properly provide human guide assistance, one-on-one mock interviews, giving each participant personalized feedback and an opportunity to build confidence, a delicious lunch, and time to connect with S&P Global employees and fellow participants, a fully stocked professional briefcase for each participant, filled with goodies to support them throughout their job search.

We are incredibly grateful to S&P Global and their dedicated volunteers for opening their doors and investing in the professional growth of visually impaired job seekers. Partnerships like this help turn opportunity into possibility—and possibility into meaningful careers. Thank you, S&P Global, for continuing to make a difference!

VISIONS was proud to celebrate its 40th Annual Charity Golf & Tennis Outing during our Centennial year, honoring Joseph ...
09/14/2026

VISIONS was proud to celebrate its 40th Annual Charity Golf & Tennis Outing during our Centennial year, honoring Joseph M. Jout and Dr. JR Rizzo for their continued work. VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan joined guests for a memorable day of golf, tennis, and fellowship.

Our sincere thanks to Fairview Country Club, Inc. and its staff for once again being such gracious hosts; to our Golf & Tennis Committee, led by Carin Pai, for their leadership and dedication; and to our staff volunteers who helped make this milestone event a success.

Join us at LSC bar and lounge on October 19th for our Brooklyn Advisory Board's 3rd Annual Cocktail Party. Come for the ...
09/11/2026

Join us at LSC bar and lounge on October 19th for our Brooklyn Advisory Board's 3rd Annual Cocktail Party. Come for the drinks, stay for the fun, food, and great vibes, all while supporting VISIONS services in Brooklyn.

Tickets are only $40 if purchased before October 12th, and include your choice of 1 beverage (specialty drink of the day, w**e, b**r, or soft drink), plus appetizers.

Register here: https://buff.ly/uH5m957

09/10/2026

Summer comes and goes, but the memories our participants and families make here at VISIONS Center on Blindness last forever. Check out this touching tribute from Week 3 of our Rehabilitation & Recreation Program.

During our “Teens & Tweens” week, children between the ages of 10 and 13 years old participated in activities designed to develop both their independent living skills at home and team-building skills in school. The week also focused on health and wellness activities, including tandem cycling, yoga, and boating, helping participants learn about healthier habits and lifestyles.

It’s always exciting to welcome new families to our ever-growing VCB family, and we truly appreciate them making VISIONS part of their summers. We can’t wait to see them next year!

09/10/2026

Summer comes and goes, but the memories our participants and families make here at VISIONS Center on Blindness last forever. Check out this touching tribute from Week 3 of our Rehabilitation & Recreation Program.

During our "Teens & Tweens" week, children between the ages of 10 and 13 years old participated in activities designed to develop both their independent living skills at home and team-building skills in school. The week also focused on health and wellness activities, including tandem cycling, yoga, and boating, helping participants learn about healthier habits and lifestyles.

It's always exciting to welcome new families to our ever-growing VCB family, and we truly appreciate them making VISIONS part of their summers. We can't wait to see them next year!

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500 Greenwich Street, Suite 302
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12126251616

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