Thank You
The Gibney Family Foundation recognizes that our communities are made up of special people who go the extra mile to make a difference. Thank you to our partners for initiating the change and implementing the programs within our communities that improve the lives of others.
A special thank you to our partners who work tirelessly to improve the lives of those who are blind and visually impaired. We cannot showcase all of our partners, however, a few are listed here alphabetically.
American Council of the Blind
To create a society without barriers for the blind and visually impaired community through advocacy, public awareness, collaboration and support.
Blind Children’s Center
Prepares infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.
Blind Institute of Technology
To prepare blind and visually impaired individuals (BVI) with information technology (IT) and other in-demand skills and support the employers who hire them for success in the workplace.
City Access New York
Promotes lifelong access to information, programs and services for individuals with developmental and sensory disabilities to reach a maximum level of independence and integration into their communities.
Computers for the Blind
Open the world of information technology to persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing computer equipment, software, and training.
Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired
Provide a lifetime of comprehensive services that create unlimited hope, opportunity, and independence for blind and visually impaired people.
Earle Baum Center of the Blind
Create hope and opportunities for people impacted by sight loss to embrace and enrich their personal, social, and economic lives.
Foundation for Blind Children
To provide education, tools and services that enable all persons with vision loss to achieve greater independence.
Future in Sight
Provide a lifetime of comprehensive services that create unlimited hope, opportunity, and independence for blind and visually impaired people.
Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision
Maximize independence and provide employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
The mission of Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center is to educate and empower those affected by vision loss so they may enjoy happy, healthy and independent lives.
Lowell Association for the Blind
To support, educate, and nurture the blind and visually impaired residents of the Greater Merrimack Valley by helping them enrich their lives and gain independence.
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Is committed to supporting individuals to successfully adapt to living with vision loss. By teaching new strategies for doing all the activities they previously relied on their vision for, our goal is to give individuals renewed confidence in living.
National Braille Press
Empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.
NewView Oklahoma
To empower individuals facing vision loss, maximizing their opportunities to live without limits through all stages of life.
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
To provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Perkins School for the Blind
Helping prepare children and young adults who are blind with the education, confidence, and skills they need to realize their potential.
SAAVI Services for the Blind
Saavi Services for the Blind cultivates growth and opportunity for blind people through nonvisual skills training; demonstrating that all challenges have solutions, while fostering self-efficacy through empowerment and confidence.
Seedlings Braille Books For Children
dedicated to increasing the opportunity for literacy and education by providing high quality, free and low cost braille books for children.
Ski for Light, Inc.
Skiing. Sharing. Learning. The mission of Ski for Light is to enhance the quality of life and independence of visually or mobility-impaired adults through a program of cross-country skiing.
The Carroll Center for the Blind
Empowering those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.
The Iris Network
Helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration.
United States Association of Blind Athletes
Empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation.
Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Enable Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired, to be more independent, cultivate adaptive skills and improve their quality of life.
VisionServe Alliance
Engage leaders in building a better world through services for people with vision loss.
Visually Impaired Preschool Services
Empowers families by providing educational excellence to young children with visual impairments in order to build a strong foundation for reaching their highest potential.