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Life Beyond Sight Walk Event

Lexus Velodrome

601 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Saturday, April 12, 2025  |  9am-1pm

Our mission is to provide services and support that help blind and visually impaired individuals live productive, independent lives with confidence and dignity.

Donate to our fall fundraising campaign! Your support helps empower people on their journey through vision loss and helps us educate others on maintaining their eyesight. Every dollar counts. Please give today!

Do you need assistance? Looking to empower someone you know? 
1) We provide virtual, on-site, and in-home services.
2) Begin the process by completing our accessible online intake. You'll be contacted after we receive your forms.
3) You must have an appointment for in-person services:
  • Reserve an appointment online through this site. OR
  • Call our office at 313-272-3900 to schedule a time.
4) Call the office to speak with someone for guidance and assistance.
5) Virtual classes, training, and support are available! All you need is 
a landline or cell phone to get started.
5) An RSVP is required for special activities. 
6) Our office is reachable by both MetroLift and SMART. Please contact us for more information regarding transportation and for assistance completing paratransit applications.
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News & Notes
Calendar Pages
November / December 2024
Newsletter

Catch up with the agency's work with our current newsletter including current news, upcoming events, and more. ​

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Check your email or click here to read

 

If you're not on our distribution list, you can sign up here.

Supportive Friend
New Direction
Support Group

If you or someone you know could use the support of other people in varying stages of vision loss, we invite you to join our next New Direction meeting on Tuesday, August 13th from 12pm-2pm. 

 

For more information, call 313-591-3792.

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Our Learning Lab
is open!

The agency's Learning Lab is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-2pm so clients can practice their computer skills. Our PCs are equipped with JAWS software. Headphones are available for those who don't have their own to bring.  

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Reserve your space by calling 313-591-3792. 

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2024 Report to the Community

We invite you to take a look at our 2024 Report to the Community! This annual report shares our progress over the year. We've also shared our financial outlook and give a special thank you to the donors who help make our great work possible. You can view the report online here. A pdf download is available.

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