named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Braille and Large Print Book Exchange
Program facilitating the sharing and distribution of Braille and large-print books among members
Support Groups and Networking Events
Hosts in-person and virtual support groups and conferences to foster community, connection, and resource-sharing among Jewish individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their families
Teleconference Support Series
Regularly scheduled teleconferences featuring blind and visually impaired individuals, professionals, and family members sharing experiences, resources, and strategies on topics such as independent living, education, technology, and parenting
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 5 activities
- Accessible frum books initiative via BookshareMaintains and provides access to a searchable online platform for frum books available on Bookshare, enabling users to search by title, author, or genre. The organization compiles and updates lists of religiously relevant content in accessible formats for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Development and maintenance of Braille conversion toolsProvides digital tools that convert text into .BRF format for refreshable Braille devices and hard copy Braille, including a Hebrew Braille Converter enhanced to support Portable Embosser Format (.pef) and customizable output settings for cells per line and lines per page.
- Operation of Braille and large print book exchange and assistive equipment programOperates an exchange program for Braille and large print books, as well as devices and equipment for individuals who are blind, enabling access to critical reading and adaptive materials.
- Production and distribution of educational and community materialsProduces and distributes teleconference calls, articles in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish, newsletters, and recordings of conferences, classes, and workshops for the visually impaired community. Recordings and materials are made accessible upon request or through online access.
- Provision of literacy and reference materials for the visually impairedProvides Braille/English-Hebrew alphabet cards and a reference chart mapping print to Braille for Hebrew-English letters to support literacy development among visually impaired individuals.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Adaptive sports and skills development camp for visually impaired youth and young adultsHosts a week-long camp program, known as IBE Vibes Camp, for Jewish participants aged 8 to 30 who are blind or visually impaired, focusing on adaptive sports such as goalball, blind soccer, basketball, and running, along with training in daily living skills, self-advocacy, and work-readiness.
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
- Support and networking for Jewish individuals who are visually impaired and their familiesProvides support, information, and networking opportunities for Jewish individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their families through events such as in-person support group conferences, family get-togethers, teleconference calls, and one-on-one assistance including advocacy and service navigation. The organization also connects members to appropriate services and maintains peer connections.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Verbal description and accessibility toursArranges verbally described tours of cultural sites, such as the Eldridge Street Synagogue/The Museum of Eldridge Street in Lower East Side, NYC, to promote inclusive access for individuals who are visually impaired.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website and resource portal management for the blind communityMaintains and organizes online resources through a restructured website, splitting general and organization-specific content into dedicated “IBE Resources” and “General Resources” pages to improve access to materials for the blind and visually impaired.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$18K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -61.2%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- A Maggid's Market Partner — Provides discounted audio books through a partnership with Insight Beyond Eyesight.
- Blindshell Phone company Partner — Conducts a teleconference call with representatives from Blindshell Phone company, including a demo of their product.
- Bookshare Partner — Collaborates with Bookshare to provide access to Frum books for individuals with print disabilities.
- Bookshare Partner — Collaborates with Bookshare to provide accessible frum books through a dedicated search interface.
- Computer Services for the Blind (CSB Care) Partner — Hosts a Q&A session with R’ Lehman from Computer Services for the Blind (CSB Care) during a teleconference call.
- Eldridge Street Synagogue Partner — Partnered to provide a verbally described tour of the synagogue and museum for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Eldridge Street Synagogue/The Museum of Eldridge Street Partner — Partnered with the museum to conduct a verbally described tour for Insight Beyond Eyesight participants.
- General Resources Partner — Lists third-party companies and organizations that provide resources for the blind.
- Innosearch AI Partner — Hosts a call with Patrick from Innosearch AI, an accessible online and phone shopping service.
- JBI-NLS Partner — Includes frum books available through JBI-NLS in its resource listings.
- Kol Haloshon Partner — Lists frum books and recorded prayers available through Kol Haloshon as part of its accessible content resources.
- National Federation of the Blind Partner — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind and references shared programs such as Braille Monitor and Future Reflections.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Experiential Programmingmethodology: adaptive-sports-innovationBy transforming sports, tours, and life skills training into accessible, sensory-based experiences, the organization promotes inclusion and skill development, because experiential learning adapted to non-visual modalities enables full participation and builds self-efficacy.
- Culturally Grounded Empowermentmethodology: culturally_specific_supportBy integrating Jewish identity and religious resources into programming, the organization strengthens engagement and empowerment among Jewish individuals who are visually impaired, because cultural and spiritual relevance increases personal investment and community belonging.
- Guided-to-Independent Participation Modelmethodology: guided-to-independent-participationBy transitioning participants from guided experiences to independent engagement, the organization builds autonomy and self-reliance in visually impaired individuals, because sustained independence is more effectively developed through progressive responsibility and confidence-building.
- Peer and Community-Based Learningmethodology: peer-and-expert knowledge sharingBy leveraging peer support, lived experience, and expert knowledge sharing through events and teleconferences, the organization fosters resilience and resourcefulness, because connection with others facing similar challenges enhances emotional support and practical problem-solving.