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Where individuals can live, learn and earn with vision loss.

About ABVI

Founded in 1936, the mission of Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) is to empower individuals who are blind or low vision to lead fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. ABVI offers comprehensive vision rehabilitation and educational services for individuals of all ages throughout South Carolina and beyond.

Our Services

Adult Services

Certified Vision Specialists provide a variety of skills training including assistive technology, orientation and mobility, skills for daily living, and much more to empower adults with low vision or blindness to achieve their independence goals.

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Children's Services

ABVI provides services to children aged 0 – 21 through three distinct programs: Early Intervention, The Vision Institute School Based Services, and Transition services. Our highly qualified teachers serve students in the Carolinas by teaching braille, assistive technology, and safe, independent travel.

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Featured Upcoming Events

Adult Services

Braille For Adults: Start Here (Midlands)

January 13, 2026
11am
Midlands
Want to learn Braille but not sure where to begin? This session breaks down the basics, shows you how Braille is used in daily life, and points you to the best resources to start learning right away. You’ll also hear a bit about Braille’s remarkable history and some of the modern-day tools that bring tactile literacy to life in the digital age. Whether you’re brand new to Braille or picking it back up, this fun and low-pressure session will help you connect with the code and feel confident taking your next step. Join us from 11am–12:30pm. Midlands: Jan 8th | Lowcountry: Jan 26th | Pee Dee: Jan 15th | Upstate: Jan 22nd
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Testimonial

“I really appreciate your arranging for Tyler to talk with me today about the Uber issues. He did a magnificent job and I am thoroughly understanding those questions I had in the problem areas. Again thank you very much for the referral and I really appreciate the rapid turn around.”

Adult O&M Client

“Having the Teachers for the Visually Impaired come in, they didn’t just meet with Anna, they met with the principal, they met with the counselor and all the teachers that would be involved with Anna. They told them and showed them what she saw and how she saw.”

Parent of School Age child


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