Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA)

12/26/2025

At the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, our mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired to live independent, confident, and fulfilling lives.

Through vision rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, employment services, and youth programs, we support individuals of all ages as they build skills, independence, and opportunity.

For more than a century, NABA has been proud to serve our community — helping people achieve their goals and live life on their own terms.

💙 Learn more about our work at www.nabavision.org

12/25/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from NABA!
Wishing our members, families, supporters, and partners a joyful holiday filled with peace, warmth, and connection. Thank you for being part of a community that empowers independence and inclusion every day.

12/12/2025

🔍Discover the Future of Independent Mobility

Join NABA for a live demonstration of the WeWalk Smart Cane, an innovative mobility device with built-in AI — presented by Pete Andolina of ALPHA SENSORY.

📅 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 At NABA

The WeWalk Smart Cane works seamlessly with your smartphone and looks like a standard white cane, while offering powerful features such as:
• Obstacle detection
• Voice assistance
• Turn-by-turn navigation
• Local transit stops and timetables

Guidance is delivered through a custom-designed speaker in the cane or via Bluetooth.

📞 For more information, contact Angel Brassard at 518-463-1211 ext. 241.

Empowering independence through innovation.

There are 253 million visually impaired people in the world and at least 50 million of them rely on the white cane, a simple tool primarily designed to provi...

12/10/2025

🎉 After 34 years of extraordinary service, NABA proudly celebrates the retirement of David Goodman, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and a cherished member of our team.

Since joining NABA in 1991, David has helped thousands of blind and visually impaired children, adults, and seniors across the Capital District gain greater independence at home, at work, and in their communities. He helped launch innovative programs like Hands-On!, developed a new Children’s Assessment process, and strengthened the efficiency and impact of our Rehabilitation Department.

Please join us in wishing David a joyful, well-deserved retirement! 👏💛

12/02/2025

This , your support helps NABA change lives.

At the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, we empower children and adults who are blind or visually impaired to build confidence, skills, and a path forward. From early-intervention services and adaptive-skills training, to youth programs and job coaching, NABA is there for families at every step of their journey.

Your generosity ensures families get the support they need.

Support NABA today:

🔗 https://nabavision.org/donate/

Together, we’re empowering independence.

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the NABA team!

11/21/2025

Starting young matters. 🚀 NABA's youth services give kids and teens who are blind or visually impaired the chance to discover their strengths, build lifelong skills, and dream big.

Because when the path is clear and the support is strong, there’s no limit to what comes next. Learn more about how we are shaping the futures, and how you can help: www.NABAvision.org

10/30/2025

Fall Fun at Ellms Family Farm! 🍂

Members of NABA’s Youth Program enjoyed a fantastic day at Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa — taking on the low ropes course, soaring on the zipline, and joining in hayrides, jumping pads, pedal bikes, and more. The kids even got to meet the farm animals, try their hand at gemstone mining, and pick the perfect pumpkin to take home!

A big “thank you” to the team at Ellms Family Farm for helping make these fall memories possible. 🍁💛

10/26/2025

A successful Vision Awareness Day!✨

A special thank you to Dr. Matthew Habib, the Glenville Senior Center, and Senator Patricia Fahy’s office for joining us in raising awareness and supporting our mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

We’re grateful for everyone who came out to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of vision health and community collaboration.

10/21/2025

As they help craft uniforms for the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marines — and now the U.S. Space Force — the team at NABA continues to reach new heights. 💪✨

As we commemorate , we’re proud to lead efforts that create real opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired — proving that ability, determination, and skill can take you anywhere.

10/19/2025

Join NABA at a Vision Awareness Day event!

📍 Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Road, East Glenville, NY

🗓️ Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM

Learn more about eye health and available resources.

This free community event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. Come connect, learn, and take an important step toward protecting your vision. We are grateful to our partners — Vis-Ability Inc, Alpha Sensory, Ctech, and Meta.

10/15/2025

Today is White Cane Safety Day!
At the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA), we’re proud to honor this important day by providing a new white cane to every employee who needs one.

The white cane is more than a mobility tool — it represents independence, confidence, and equal access for people who are blind or visually impaired. We’re grateful to our team and community for continuing to champion accessibility and awareness every day.