Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Promoting Independence through Vision Rehabilitation

GDABVI News and Events

Latest News and Events

November 30, 2010 - no news

Archives of News and Events

June 01, 2010 - Summertime 2010 Brings Youth to GDABVI
February 2, 2009 - View our YouTube video on In-Home Vision Rehabilitation Training.
December 14, 2008 - Our Web site gets an update with a new navigation system.
September 17, 2008 - GDABVI will hold it's first ever BIG BOWL fundraiser on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 3 - 6 pm. Click here to learn more.
July 2008 - GDABVI wants to learn what the community knows about the Agency and its services in an effort to address the unmet needs of men, women and children in our area who are blind or visually impaired.
Community groups have been sent brief questionnaires via US mail, but for those who have not taken an Agency awareness survey, you can now do so online. The survey can be completed in five minutes or less, and will help us understand what you know about us.
Click here to take the online survey.
June 25, 2008 - GDABVI has a new employment opportunity available:
Director of Program Services Please submit your résumé soon if you are interested.
April 10, 2008 - Support our Summer Camp for children with severe vision loss and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar
April 3, 2008 - In memory of McAllister Upshaw (1916-2008)
March 26, 2008 - Vote independently... it's your right!
Listen to Agency podcasts and learn about voting with the latest accessible technology.
February 6, 2008 - The GDABVI Winter 2008 Newsletter is now available for download.
November 1, 2007 - Sign up now for the Career Development Workshop for college students with a disability. This workshop, scheduled for November 29 and 30, will help you get the job you want.
October 16, 2007 - Keeping Halloween scary... but safe - Some tips on eye health for the haunted holiday.
September 24, 2007 - GDABVI Offers Free Instruction on Voting - for those who are Blind and Visually Impaired.
September 12, 2007 - GDBVI Fall 2007 Newsletter, available in an accessible format, features children and youth programming, a volunteer spotlight and an innovative collaboration with The Greening of Detroit.
August 30, 2007 - Grosse Pointe News article - Gardeners take a Green Approach - focuses on GDABVI Sensory Garden.
August 24, 2007 - Detroit Free Press article - A high-wire adventure in Farmington Hills - Blind campers grab the ropes, push past fear and climb trees.
August 15, 2007 - GDABVI Sensory Garden pictures - see pictures of this unique new garden and those responsible for its creation.
July 13, 2007 - GDABVI and The Greening of Detroit to Unveil Sensory Garden - a unique new garden that piques the senses of smell, taste and touch.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 27, 10am to 12 noon.
May 2007 - Summer Dreams 2007 Announcement - GDABVI has been selected for inclusion in the Free Press and the Skillman Foundation 2007 Summer Dreams Program.
January 16, 2007 - A Blizzard of Technology Information is coming February 9
April 2006 - Summer Dreams 2006 Announcement - GDABVI has been selected for inclusion in the 2006 Free Press and the Skillman Foundation 2006 Summer Dreams Program.
April 10, 2006 - News - For Immediate Release - GDABVI Announces the Addition of Victor Arbulu as Finance & Operations Manager
January 6, 2006 - News - For Immediate Release - Jeffrey D. Evans Re-Elected Board President for Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This article is also stored in our archives.
November, 2005 - GDABVI Recognized by Wayne State University Giving Society
October 4, 2005 - Vision Rehabilitation Agency Invests in Local Radio Reading Service. DRIS Received $100,000 from the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired!
September 29, 2005 - Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (MPVI) has a NEW website. Visit their site today and read their latest Fall Newsletter containing event announcements of their Canoe Trip, Family Harvest Festival and much, much more.
August 30, 2005 - We are sorry to report that our Annual Back to School Carnival scheduled for September 17, 2005 has been postponed. Details will be posted here when a new date has been confirmed. We hope to reschedule it soon. Read the whole announcement for more information.
Please check back later for further details.
August 7, 2005 - Read the Detroit News story about our New Garden that will stimulate the senses of touch and smell for blind children.
April 2005 - Summer Dreams 2005 Announcement - Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired has been selected for inclusion in the 2005 Free Press Charities Summer Dreams Program. If you wish to make a donation, download the Summer Dreams donation form.
July 2005 - 2005 Summer Camp for Blind and Visually Impaired Children was held in July
May 2005 - May 2005, was Healthy Vision Month - view our Public Service Announcement movie
February 2005 - Technology Blizzard for the Visually Impaired returned to Metro Detroit on February 11, 2005
September 2004 - The 6th Annual Back to School Carnival for children and youth with visual impairments was held on September 18, 2004