Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

06/23/2026

VABVI's IRLE Camp started today and the campers were introduced to assistive skateboarding. The program was developed by Green Mountain Adaptive Sports and Talent Skatepark. It was a first for IRLE Camp! Thank you Lauren Granada from My NBC5 for your coverage and WCAX-TV for your coverage!

06/17/2026

Congrats!!

06/17/2026

Dan's VABVI info table is open for business on the front lawn of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Stop by and say hi!

06/17/2026

Congratulations are in order for the following individuals or teams who have received VABVI's 2026 Outstanding Educational Support [to a student with a visual impairment] Award:

Brittany Aube, Paraeducator, Essex Elementary School
Lily Trombley, PCA/Paraprofessional, Tunbridge Central School
Ashley Stoddard, Paraeducator, Lyndon Town School
Sara Mooney, Paraeducator, Lyndon Town School
Elliot Frost – Instructional Assistant, Rutland Middle School
Heather White – Paraprofessional, Hartland Elementary School
Julie Calhoon – Paraprofessional, Windsor School
Amanda Marino, Paraeducator at Founders Memorial School, Essex

Hopefully, pictures will be forthcoming!

06/17/2026

If you are in Montpelier today, stop by VABVI's info table at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and say hi! We'll be there from 10-2.

06/17/2026

Steve Pouliot, VABVI's Executive Director for the last 34 years, receives a plaque from incoming VABVI Board President Tom Chase honoring Steve upon his retirement. Thank you Steve for your many years of leadership! We wish you the best in your next chapter!

06/16/2026

Check out the latest videos in our Youtube series: Eating Better with Vision Loss. These videos offer tips on tools and techniques for cooking or baking in the kitchen with vision loss.

Mixing and Pouring: https://youtu.be/ypslLeKVvZ0
Pouring: https://youtu.be/vv2EKyx4yEU
Dry Ingredients: https://youtu.be/a7oGJ6ZfyoM
Measuring Spoons & Cups: https://youtu.be/0QdycuWAs3w
Adaptive Appliances: https://youtu.be/qu9HL-w7AtI

06/12/2026

Check out VABVI's latest video offering best practices when driving a visually impaired individual and their guide dog.

Tips for driving a visually impaired individual and their guide dog.

06/11/2026

If you attend the Barre Heritage Festival, July 24th and July 25th, stop by the Barre Lions tent for a free vision screening conducted by VABVI, the Barre Lions, UVM Ophthalmology, and DBVI.

VABVI and DBVI will join forces with the Barre Lions and UVM Ophthalmology to host two booths at the Barre Heritage Festival. In one booth the Barre Lions and Ophthalmologists form UVM Medical will be conducting a vision screening to check the distance vision, near vision and eye health of community participants. In the second booth, information will be provided on the Lions Club, and vision services from VABVI and DBVI. There will also be helpful information about Vermont’s White Cane Law and examples of what a white cane looks like in its many different forms. Come participate, learn, and enjoy all the Barre Heritage Festival has to offer!

06/09/2026

Always happy to share success stories!