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Welcome to ASB's Website!

If you’ve been affected by blindness or visual impairment, know someone who has, or if you’re just seeking information, you’ve come to the right place.

ASB is a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring self-esteem, independence and self determination among people who are blind or visually impaired.

Although our primary purpose is to serve those in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, our website also includes links that can direct you to agencies around the country.

If you’re in the Philadelphia area and need our help, or know someone who does, write or give us a call today:

Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0600
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


ASB Celebrates the
52nd Annual Louis Braille Awards!

On January 27, 2012 Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) celebrated their 52nd Annual Louis Braille Awards Ceremony Luncheon at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel with over 250 guests.

Click here for a recap of the event and pictures.



SAVE THE DATE!

Vision Cup STD

7th Annual Vision Cup Golf Tournament
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
NEW LOCATION!
White Manor Country Club
Malvern, PA

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ASB Partners with Philadelphia Soul!

Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Soul and their 2011 – 2012
Philly Football Rocks “Fun-Raising” Program!

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Help support a good cause by buying a ticket voucher good for any home game during the 2012 season.  Ticket vouchers can be redeemed for any regular season home game at the Wells Fargo Center in the lower level end zone or upper level sideline, depending on availability.

Friday, April 20, 2012 is ASB night at the Philadelphia Soul home game against the Tampa Bay Storm.  The Soul will also be having a dollar hot dog and soda night promotion at this game.  Purchase your tickets now, to be a part of what should be a great night out with ASB.


Face value for these seats is $28,
but we are offering them for only $20.

For ticket voucher information call

215-627-0600, ext. 3294
or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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ASB Partners with City Solve!

CitySolve is a unique urban adventure that takes a lot of brain, a bit of brawn, and a ton of fun!  More than a scavenger hunt, but less physical than a 5k-road race, this unique hybrid combines trivia, from pop culture to world history, with a team-oriented adventure. Add in the occasional checkpoint challenge, (think Double Dare, without the slime,) and you’ve got CitySolve Urban Race!


CitySolve


All ASB supporters and friends get a $25 per person ticket (normally $50)
if they use the code: asb

For each person ASB signs up, the agency gets $5 and you get a whole lotta fun!!!

 For more race information please visit
www.citysolveurbanrace.com

 Join our Clue-A-Thon and raise even more money for ASB,
please call at (215) 627-0600 x3294 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .



 
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Rising Stars

Experience Story: Renee Reinhardt

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Renee Reinhardt came to ASB for services in 2003 due to her visual impairment from optic neuropathy. Optic neuropathy refers to damage to the optic nerve due to any cause, with the main symptom being a loss of vision.

Renee's daughter heard about ASB from the staff at the Overbrook School for the Blind.

They recommended she obtain services to help her cope with activities of daily living through ASB. Renee wanted to continue on with her life as she had before her vision loss, and soon found that ASB was the ideal place to offer her the programs that would help her to do so.

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Experience Story: Randy Foxwell

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Randy Foxwell, of Mount Airy, PA, has been coming to ASB for services for a little over a year now. Randy has suffered from Glaucoma as well as Diabetes, and came to ASB to help him with his loss of vision.

Randy was told by his Ophthalmologist, whom he had been seeing for over 20 years, that he was going to lose his sight. His doctor recommended Randy to ASB, and after meeting with the ASB Director of Human Services was accepted as an ASB client.

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Experience Story: Gregory Vann

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Gregory Vann, from Southern Philadelphia, came to ASB for services in 2009 for help with a variety of visual impairments. Among Gregs’ visual impairments are low vision, retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.

Initially Gregory had a difficult time dealing with his visual impairments, and was resigned to staying at his home and detaching himself from the outside world. Mr. Vann credits his sister with discovering ASB for him and motivating him to get out of the house and learn to adjust to this new life.  

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Experience Story: Michele Zimmaro

  

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Michele Zimmaro, became a member of the ASB family in June 2008 after being laid off from her medical transcription and call center dispatcher jobs at a local hospital where she worked for 13 ½ years.  Michele, a trained DOS and basic Windows user, realized the importance of computer technology in employment and shortly after being unemployed sought to enhance her technological skills.

 

Michele, who was born completely blind, heard about the ASB Computer Technology Center (CTC) through an independent contractor who works at ASB’s headquarters. She had been searching for a credible computer class and asked The Pennsylvania Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) to refer her to the program. Michele began her classes with David Goldfield, the teacher of the CTC, shortly after.

 

Michele found that ASB’s computer course would equip her with the necessary computer skills that are vital in the employment world.

 

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Experience Story: Iris Nieves

 

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ASB client, Iris Nieves is a strong believer in continuing education and overcoming life’s many obstacles. Born with congenital cataracts and presently living with myopia degeneration, Iris has persevered with ASB’s help and succeeded in gaining independence.

 

Working with her visual impairment remains a priority to Iris. Using the Life Skills classes taught at ASB, Iris acquired the confidence and independence necessary to achieve goals she preset and created along the way.

 

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