The Association for the Blind seeks to improve the quality of life for the visually impaired through services, programs and advocacy by promoting independence and self-sufficiency and helping individuals participate fully in their community.

Description:
The Association for the Blind provides the only comprehensive vision rehabilitation program in the state serving individuals who have suffered severe loss. The Living Well with Partial Vision program provides in-home services by occupational therapists who teach self-care and home-management skills to help patients live independently and safely in their home environments. Computer training is offered through a collaboration with the S.C. Commission for the Blind. The courses are free of charge and offer instruction in JAWS and ZoomText, which are screen reading and magnification software designed for the blind and severely vision impaired.
The Association also employs vision-impaired individuals who re-cane chairs for individuals who have need of that service in the community.

History:
The Association for the Blind was chartered in 1937 and has been serving the blind and vision impaired of Charleston and the tri-county since that time. Services in addition to the Living Well with Partial Vision program and chair-caning include social events, beepball, and a fishing trip as well as assistance through the Good Cheer Fund of the Post and Courier.

Contact people:

Cornelia H. Pelzer, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Kristin Danko, Program Director, (phone), (email) Yana Draves, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (843) 577-4312

Address:

1071 Morrison Dr., Suite A Charleston, SC 29403 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.associationfortheblindsc.org

Directions:

From North: Take I-26E to exit 219B, Morrison Dr./East Bay exit. Turn left at base of exit ramp following sign to Morrison Dr. Proceed through 3 traffic lights and the Association is located in the second building on the. . . (more)