A.V.R.E.

On December 14th, 2024, we had the pleasure of celebrating our 35th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet. The evening was filled with celebration, reflection, and inspiration, bringing together employees, partners, and supporters to honor a s ... Read More

The Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment (AVRE) is incredibly proud to announce that Oleksandr “Olek” Onikiienko has been named the 2024 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year by National Industries for the Blind (NIB ... Read More

This year's Nine at Night event was one to remember! A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and players. Special thanks to McGirk's Irish Pub for the amazing food and drinks as well as Chenango Commons Golf Course for let ... Read More

On March 13th one of our Vision Rehabilitation Therapists was invited to Finn Academy in Elmira, NY to speak to the 4th grade classes about blindness and low vision. The “scholars” as the students are called, were reading the child ... Read More

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Dining in the Dark a success! Your generosity supports our mission. Special thanks to our premier sponsors IBM and Harding Brooks, keynote speaker John Bramblitt, Holiday Inn Binghamton, Ba ... Read More

Pictured (left to right): Lisa Damiani, Chairperson, Empire State Employment Resources for the Blind Board of Directors; Chris Burke, NYSPSP Executive Director; Carrie Stone, wife of Christopher Stone; 2023 NYSPSP Employee of the Year Chris St ... Read More

This month, AVRE is recognizing the men and women who sacrificed for our country as we continue to serve veterans through our work for the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare system that spans more than 20 years.   “We are proud of ... Read More

There are over 30 million people living with diabetes in the United States. It is the new leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. for people between the ages of 20 and 70. Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including the eyes. Other ... Read More

  The winter weather is here in the Southern Tier Region. Here are a few traveling tips and suggestions to help you during the winter months.   1. Dress Appropriately!   Now is the time to put on layers and b ... Read More

  Smartphones can assist people who are blind or visually impaired with everyday tasks. Downloadable smartphone applications, or apps, minimize the need for additional devices to access printed materials, travel, identify colors and o ... Read More

Indoor and Outdoor Lighting: Q&A By Diane McMillan, Manager of Low Vision Clinic May 13, 2020 How important is lighting when you have low vision? Lighting is very important. Anyone with low vision will tell you wha ... Read More

Staying Active By Cassie Gourlay, AVRE Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist April 23, 2020 It is easy to sit on your couch, stay inside, and become immobile during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding accessible exercise ... Read More

Staying Connected By Margaret Opalka, AVRE Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist April 6, 2020 Because of COVID-19 and the social isolation necessary to combat it, new ways to stay connected are fl ... Read More

Providing Remote Services By Shawnna Armstrong, AVRE Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist April 7, 2020 Currently due to the restrictions related to COVID-19, our ability to provide face to face services with our consumers h ... Read More