The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is the oldest social service organization in the country that serves adults and seniors who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1903 as the Massachusetts Association for Promoting the Interest of the Adult Blind, today our dedicated team, volunteers and support groups are here to support those who are aging into vision loss.
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired-originally founded as the Massachusetts Association for Promoting the Interests of the Adult Blind-is one of the oldest organizations in the country supporting adults who are blind or losing their vision. Founded in 1903 by an all-volunteer group of prominent Bostonians, MAB has grown into to a multi-million dollar agency employing hundreds of professionals, advocates, and volunteers.
OUR STORY
LEADERSHIP
Every member of our team is an expert in the field of low vision. Each member provides specialized knowledge, and together we offer the best possible services for clients seeking support and information. We’re here to help all Massachusetts residents with vision rehabilitation and many other services.
We’re working with leaders in human services, healthcare, technology, and public service to build the highest quality vision rehabilitation and assistive technology services in the country.
PARTNERS
CAREERS
Interested in a meaningful career? MABVI and its parent organization, MAB Community Services, offer many rewarding positions. Find out about our occupational therapy jobs, vocational coach jobs, and many others
NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is committed to supporting individuals to successfully adapt to living with vision loss. By teaching new strategies for doing all the activities they previously relied on their vision for, our goal is to give individuals renewed confidence in living. We approach this work with a commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment for all staff and participants.