Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. As he unloaded boxes, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the building—like someone whistling a tune nobody could quite recognize. Curious, the driver peered through the window and saw only empty rooms lit dimly by nightlights. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from within: 'Delivery here!' A blind man in a wheelchair appeared, smiling warmly. 'Ah,' he said, 'you must be our new friend from FedEx.' The driver relaxed—he’d just missed his usual neighbor, who sometimes forgot where he parked.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. In the dim light of the parking lot, he noticed something odd—a shopping cart parked next to the entrance, filled with colorful boxes and bags. Curious, he approached closer and saw that each box was labeled with Braille. Turned out, it was a community effort from a neighbor who organized donations for the center’s annual fundraiser. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking how easy it is to misjudge things in the dark.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. ‘I’ll just leave it here,’ he muttered, ‘they can hear me fine.’ Inside, everyone was indeed listening attentively—except they were only tuning into the radio drama playing in the waiting room. The delivery driver sheepishly explained his mistake, prompting a warm laugh from the staff and patients alike.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The headlights illuminated an unusual sight—a small dog, barking excitedly at something invisible in the dark. As he approached, the dog bounded towards him, leading the way into the dimly lit hallway. Startled, the driver followed, only to discover that the dog was guiding an old gentleman who couldn’t see a thing but could hear every bark. Turns out, they were best friends—one’s eyesight and one’s nose made quite the team.