Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Programs
CABVI Industries Program
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) Industries Program is a nationally recognized manufacturing operation and has been producing top-quality goods for the United States Government since 1911. The Industries Program operates in accordance with the Ability One Program under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD), providing employment to people who are blind or visually impaired. CABVI also provides products to the State of Ohio through State-Use and the Community Rehabilitation Program. In 2022, CABVI provided 51,744 hours of work to Industries Program employees with vision loss. Principal products include: rolled paper and tape products, standard and custom signage, kitchen gadgets, door hardware and the packaging of sticky notes and batteries.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.6MComprehensive Vision Rehabilitation Services
CABVI is a comprehensive multi-service vision rehabilitation organization serving 4,239 persons who are blind or visually impaired in 2022. Today our vision services include Access Technology Services, Early Childhood and Youth Services, Low Vision Services, Rehabilitation Services and Social Services. In 2022, we hired a full-time optometrist and two new occupational therapists to serve the low vision population. In addition, our access technology team developed a comprehensive logistics training program creating a new career path for individuals with vision loss.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.2MVIE Ability and Base Supply Center
CABVI operates two other social enterprises, VIE Ability and the Base Supply Center (BSC). VIE Ability sells office supplies and furniture to the State of Ohio, commercial businesses and individuals. This successful program continues to grow customer service jobs for people with vision loss. In 2022, 75% of the workforce were individuals with a visual impairment. In total, VIE Ability provided 9,015 employment hours for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The BSC is operated under the authority of the U.S. Air Force and sells products manufactured by blindness and disability agencies across the United States. The products sold are included on the Federal Procurement List and their use by Federal employees provides and sustains employment of people who have disabilities. In 2022, the BSC provided 4,231 employment hours for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.9M
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