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The mission and purpose of this agency is to reduce or eliminate the daily living problems imposed upon people by blindness or severe visual impairment.
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News & Events

October 20
2013 VIP Fishing Tournament
Frank Hawfield explains why you should attend!
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June 14
Yoga for VIPs is back
NEW LOCATION and NEW TIME
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June 03
CATS Changes
Route adjustments
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April 30
Charlotte Art League
Beginners Art Class for VIPs
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February 18
Sunshine Club of the Blind
Seeking new members
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January 02
MAB Transportation
Understanding this service
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Walk This Way - Accessible Travel Updates

May 16
Eastway Dr. & North Tryon
New APS installed
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May 10
Johnston Rd. & John J. Delaney
APS installed for crossing Johnston
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April 12
Sharon Amity & Albemarle
APS Replaced
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April 05
Fairview/Sardis and Providence
APS Installed
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April 02
Dilworth Road East & East Blvd.
APS devices replaced for entire intersection
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February 01
Sharon Amity & Randolph
8 new Accessible Pedestrian Signals have been installed
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Spotlight Website

Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products The AppleVis logo A community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. AppleVis is a rich resource that strives to empower the community by offering multiple pathways to access and share relevant and useful information. As a community, we seek to encourage and support people in exploring the many ways in which these mainstream products and related applications can offer opportunities to the vision-impaired for personal enrichment, independence and empowerment. AppleVis also offers resources and mechanisms for raising awareness of the accessibility of Apple products and related applications, and for promoting further advancement in accessibility. View Website

What's Happening?

Yoga for VIPs is back

NEW LOCATION and NEW TIME

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Mary Kay Beauty Consultations for VIPs

With consultant Julie Ackiss

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Finding Described TV Just Got Much Easier

Thanks to AFB

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Aids & Appliance CLEARANCE

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Income information needed

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MAB Transportation

Understanding this service

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Grocery Store at your Door

Free next-day delivery for online purchases of $25 or more

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We'll take it!

Cleaning out your stuff? You may have just what we need.

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2012-13 Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Audio Description Schedule

The Broadway Lights Series offers audio descriptions on Sunday matniees.

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Did You Know?

White House Announces Audio Descriptions for Public Tours
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MAB's Email Privacy Policy
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Lovett Productions has produced a groundbreaking documentary about going blind.
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Registering your address with emergency responders helps them be prepared to better assist you in an emergency.
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MAB has been in operation for over 75 years!
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Serious vision loss is on the rise
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