Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

February 2014

In This Issue

Take the Blindfold Challenge

Boston Globe Subscriber?

Calling all Volunteers!

The upcoming training dates for new MABVI volunteers are:

EVENING SESSION: Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

MORNING SESSION:
Wednesday, March 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn more about volunteering for a blind person near you!

Volunteers for Vision - Thinking of Becoming a Volunteer?

Thinking of Becoming a Volunteer? Find out more.

INSIGHT Blog

Have you checked out the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired's new blog?

Support our Marathon Team!

We will be hosting upcoming events in Boston to raise funds for our Boston Marathon team Team With A Vision:

Fun Run & Session Beers at Stoddard's March 19th
Beer Tasting at Urban Grape March 28th

All are welcome - all ticket proceeds for both events will go to support fundraising for our programs serving blind and visually impaired adults.

A Blindfold Challenge team trains for race day

The 2014 Blindfold Challenge

This year's Blindfold Challenge will be Saturday, April 19 at the B.A.A. 5K. In the Blindfold Challenge teams of blindfolded runners and their guides run the 5K on the historic Boston Marathon to raise funds and awareness for blind and visually impaired individuals in Massachusetts.

Interested in running the Blindfold Challenge for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired? Visit the website for more information.

Have you received your silver envelope?

If you're a Boston Globe print or digital subscriber (or know someone who is), you can help MAB get free advertising in the Globe through their GRANT (Globe Readers and Nonprofits Together) program. Here's what to do:

Look for the silver envelope that says "Gift voucher for your favorite nonprofit enclosed."
Open it and pull out the "check" for either $50 or $100.
Write Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, 200 Ivy Street, Brookline MA 02446
Mail the check back to the Boston Globe using the envelope provided by March 1, 2014.

Why choose MABVI?

Did you know that most people who lose their vision don't know about vision rehabilitation?

By selecting us, you will help spread the word about the services we provide throughout the state: low vision exams, in-home occupational therapy training, support groups, volunteer matches, and more.

Thank you for your support.

About Us:

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a program of MAB Community Services. MABVI has been creating opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals since 1903. Our experience allows us to forge strong community partnerships to meet the pressing need for high quality services and transform lives.