About Us - Montana Association for the Blind

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The Montana Association for the Blind (MAB) is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1947 that works to empower Montanans who are blind or have low vision by providing education, training, support, and advocacy. Its mission is to
promote the economic and social self-sufficiency of blind and low-vision individuals through quality education, adaptive training, community engagement, and opportunities for employment, while also fostering a positive public understanding of blindness. MAB offers programs such as its cornerstone Summer Orientation Program and local chapter activities across the state, helping people adjust to vision loss, develop essential independent-living skills, access adaptive tools and services, and build supportive peer networks.