The Association for the Blind serves and supports people with visual needs in and around the Charleston, SC metro area. Through our programs we hope to positively impact the lives of those of all ages in the community.

MEMBERSHIP

Blind and vision impaired persons are often limited in their activities due to lack of transportation and/or lack of financial means. The AFTB strives to ensure that visually impaired individuals are afforded the opportunity to attend several social, educational, cultural and recreational activities over the course of the year.

LIVING WELL WITH PARTIAL VISION

Living Well with Partial Vision is a Medicare-approved comprehensive  vision rehabilitation program for individuals with severe vision loss. Occupational Therapists specially trained in low vision rehabilitation provide in-home treatment to individuals who are experiencing severe vision loss from macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, strokes and accidents. The program is designed to impart skills so that individuals can maintain independence and maximize the use of whatever remaining vision they may have.

REFOCUS

The ReFocus program provides free, comprehensive, professional eye exams, follow-up care, education and eyewear to medically indigent children, youth, families and homeless/uninsured adults. The ultimate goal of the ReFocus program is to reduce the incidence of unnecessary vision loss and impairment by providing access to an ongoing, donated system of comprehensive vision care services.