Equipping blind and visually impaired Alaskans for success in life and work
The only statewide training and resource center for vision rehabilitation in Alaska, serving Alaskans of all ages since 1977.
Who We Are
Living with vision loss in Alaska comes with challenges unlike anywhere else. Long winters, changing daylight, icy sidewalks, remote communities, and long distances can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face those challenges alone.
How We Help
Every journey begins with a first step, and you do not have to take it alone. Explore the programs, services, and resources designed to support your independence every step of the way.
Receiving Services
No two people experience vision loss the same way. Whether you are returning to work, adjusting to a new diagnosis, or seeking to stay independent at home, our staff will help you find the services that fit your goals and connect you with the right program.
Upcoming Events
Here is what is coming up next. Select an event to see full details.
- 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, June 28, 2026 – Demo: Florence Price: Symphony No. 3 in c minor
- 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, July 10, 2026 – Art Club and Movie: A National Kitten Day Celebration
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, July 16, 2026 – Alaska Legal Services Presentation
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, July 21, 2026 – Annual Client Appreciation Picnic
- 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026 – Summer Youth Camp
What’s New
Pete McCall Honored by the Alaska State Legislature
June 24, 2026
Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson presented Pete McCall, our Older Blind Outreach Coordinator, with a citation from the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature honoring his service to older blind Alaskans.
Alex Ausel’s Braille Passion Project
Twelve-year-old Alex Ausel taught herself Braille and is designing and 3D-printing ADA-compliant signs for her school and our Center as her Passion Project.
Sponsors and Donors Spotlight
We are grateful to the 2026 sponsors and donors whose generosity makes our work possible:
- TOTE Maritime Alaska: 2026 donor, $15,000 gift
- Middle Way Cafe: hosted a 2026 art show benefiting the Center
- Lions Clubs of Alaska: support for the capital sprinkler and fire alarm project
- Credit Union 1: first corporate sponsor of Seeing With Our Hearts 2026
- American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE), Alaska Chapter: 2026 donor
- ConocoPhillips: Youth Program supporter
Our Sincere Thanks
We are in the middle of one of the largest facility projects in our history: a new fire alarm and sprinkler system. To the clients, staff, contractors, foundations, Lions Clubs, and donors carrying it forward, thank you.
ACBVI in the News
Press, radio, and television coverage of the Center.
- Adapting, Evolving and Thriving in the Great North (Senior Voice). Profile of manual-skills instructor Kevin Whitley rebuilding independence at the Center and skiing in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Norway.
- ‘I Haven’t Looked Back’: Blind Alaskan Woodworker Teaches Others (Alaska’s News Source / KTUU). Joe Allgood feature on Kevin Whitley running the Center’s woodshop and building clients’ confidence through tool work. Includes video.
