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Mission Statement

To advance the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired and help prevent vision loss through services and education

Announcements and Events

2008 CHOOSE YOUR COAST RAFFLE
It's time for the 2008 Choose Your Coast Raffle.
Airfare for two, four days, three nights at a Hyatt Hotel and you choose your destination New York, San Francisco, Seattle, or Orlando. The drawing will be May 30, 2008 at ABVI, 456 Cherry Street, SE, Grand Rapids. Tickets are $20 per ticket or 6 for $100. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Your odds are great - only 800 tickets will be sold. All proceeds go to Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

For ticket information call Joy at (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084 extension 317.

SUMMER IN THE CITY
Beginning Monday, June 16, 2008
For more information read our Save the Date Flyer.

DRIVE FOR VISION GOLF OUTING
On Monday, June 16, 2008, the Grand Rapids Lions Club Will proudly present the 21st Annual Grand Rapids Ophthalmology "Drive for Vision" Golf Outing - title sponsors are Grand Rapids Ophthalmology and Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. The event will be held at Quail Ridge Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) and the Cherry Street Vision Clinic.

Morning and afternoon tee times are available. Please contact us if you'd like to be a sponsor or join us for some golf and fun.

Contact Rick Stevens at extension 315 (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084 or
contact Rick by email

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE WORKSHOPS
Date: First Friday Each Month
Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Place: Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI

May 2, 2008 - "Sunglasses - Shades for Indoors and Outdoors"
June 6, 2008 - "Public Transportation - Learn About The Rapid"
August 8, 2008 - "Low Vision - Magnifiers and Devices To Assist You In Your Daily Needs"
September 5, 2008 - "Accessible Pedestrian Signals - What Are They and How Do They Work?"

SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTATIONS

Monday, May 5, STEPS "Skill Assessments"

Friday, May 23, 2008
VETERANS CONVOCATION
For vetarans who may be blind or visually impaired.
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Place: Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

At the event we'll share:
1. Updates on vision rehabilitation assistance for legally blind veterans;
2. Demonstration of over-the-counter aids and appliances available at our agency;
3. Description of our overall agency services;
4. Fellowship with other vets and family members;
5. Refreshments;
6. Entertainment

Monday, July 7, Kent County - Picnic Potluck, 11 AM - 1 PM, Pinery Park, Wyoming
Monday, July 14, Newaygo - Picnic Potluck, 12 PM - 1:30 PM, Vida Weaver Park, Hesperia
Wednesday, July 16, Muskegon County - Picnic, 11 AM - 1 PM, Hackley Park, Muskegon
Monday, July 21, Mason/Oceana/Lake County - Picnic Potluck, 11 AM - 1 PM, Municipal Arina, Ludington
Wednesday, July 23, Ionia County - Potluck, 11AM - 1 PM, Valley View Apts., Ionia
Monday, August 11, Allegan County - Lions Picnic, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Jaycee Park, Allegan

For locations of support group meetings visit our Support Group Web Page.

Please contact John McElheron with any questions about the support groups.
By phone Extension 331 at (616) 458-1187 or (800) 466-8084
Email John McElheron

Serving the Counties of:

Allegan
Barry
Ionia
Kent
Lake
Mason
Mecosta
Montcalm
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oceana
Osceola
Ottawa

Office Location:

456 Cherry S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Map to Office

Phone: (616) 458-1187
Toll Free: (800) 466-8084
Fax: (616) 458-7113

Low Vision Clinics are available in Grand Rapids, Ionia, Ludington, and Muskegon.