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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

Good Cheer Holiday Luncheon

December 10, 2025
TBD
Charleston, SC
As a recipient of the Post and Courier's Good Cheer Fund, ABVI will host a holiday luncheon for clients in the Lowcountry on Wednesday, December 10th in Charleston, SC. We are excited to share in the joy of the holidays by coming together for a festive meal, fostering community, and offering a thoughtful gift to support greater accessibility in daily life. We look forward to celebrating with our clients in Berkley, Charleston, Dorchester, and Colleton counties.
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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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