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Welcome to VIA: visually impaired advancement
VIA is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social services agency committed to people who are experiencing vision loss. Our mission is to assist people who are vision impaired and blind to achieve their highest level of independence by providing rehabilitation, tools, education, adaptive job training & placement and support to them and their family.
Our goal is to help them overcome challenges to live successful and fulfilling lives; personally and professionally.

About us
From Buffalo Association of the Blind in 1907 to the Olmsted Center for Sight and now VIA, this organization has a rich history of helping the visually impaired see the future and be seen as productive members of the community. Read more about us!

About Visual Impairment
There is no denying a diagnosis with vision changes or visual loss can present challenges. However, it does not change who you are, what you believe or, what you want to accomplish. The first step towards an independent future is overcoming fear and uncertainty.

Services + Support
VIA is a comprehensive resource for people who are experiencing vision loss or legally blind, to help them adapt to new ways of independence. Our team of vision professionals will customize services to help you manage vision loss, at any age.