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NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND FOUNDATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 200639287 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P118 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · nabavision.org
revenue
$46K
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
0
volunteers
6
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND AT ALBANY, INC. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) provides rehabilitation, employment, and social services to blind and visually impaired individuals across New York's Capital Region. The organization offers vision rehabilitation therapy, orientation and mobility instruction, assistive technology training, and youth programs. NABA also operates a manufacturing center that creates jobs for people who are blind and visually impaired.

named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Assistive Technology Center
Assesses needs and provides training on adaptive technology for work, school, or home use
Employment Services
Offers job readiness training, placement assistance, and job-seeking skills development
KidSight Vision Screenings
Provides vision screenings for children to identify potential vision problems early
Low Vision Services
Conducts examinations to assess functional vision and prescribe low vision aids
Low Vision Store
Sells adaptive products including magnifiers, canes, talking watches, and writing aids
Manufacturing Services
Industrial manufacturing center providing competitive jobs for people who are blind and visually impaired
Orientation & Mobility Instruction
Provides training in safe travel skills using canes, public transportation, and orientation techniques
Social Casework Services
Helps individuals adjust to vision loss by developing problem-solving skills and reducing anxiety
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Teaches skills for independent living including household management, personal care, and use of low vision aids
Youth Services
Provides educational and recreational programs for children and teens with visual impairments
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Vision Rehabilitation Services 3 activities
    • Operating a Low Vision Clinic and providing low vision services
      Operates a Low Vision Clinic established in 1967 to deliver services including functional vision assessments, prescription of low vision aids, training to maximize usable sight, and education on lighting solutions and stress management related to vision loss.
    • Providing rehabilitation and independent living services for adults and seniors
      Provides essential skills, training, and technology to adults and seniors who are blind or visually impaired to support independent living, employment, and travel, including vision rehabilitation therapy, orientation and mobility instruction, and social casework services.
    • Providing vocational and employment services
      Offers pre-vocational and vocational training through the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, established in 1970, and provides job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job-seeking skills development for blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Delivering youth programs for children and teens with visual impairments
      Offers year-round educational and recreational programs for children and teens with visual impairments, focusing on adaptive skill development, peer relationship building, and vocation readiness through accessible programming.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding programs for the blind and visually impaired
      Provides financial and other support to further the mission of the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, Inc., enabling its programs and services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Hosting community engagement events
      Hosts monthly gatherings and Game Nights offering accessible games in large print and Braille, providing opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to connect, build community, and socialize over light refreshments.
  • Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
    • Operating a Low Vision Store
      Operates a retail outlet providing specialized products for people who are blind or visually impaired, including writing guides, large print materials, talking watches, magnifiers, canes, and UV-protected sunglasses.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Operating an Assistive Technology Center
      Operates an Assistive Technology Center that assesses individual needs, recommends accessible technology solutions, provides training in voice and large print systems, and offers consultation to schools and businesses supporting visually impaired employees or students.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Providing monthly technology support
      Offers monthly technology support sessions to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired with the use of laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Providing vision screenings for children
      Conducts KidSight vision screenings to identify potential vision problems in children, enabling early intervention and treatment.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Operating an industrial manufacturing center for people who are blind
      Operates an industrial manufacturing center that has provided competitive-paying jobs with benefits for people who are blind and others in fully integrated work environments in Upstate New York for over 80 years, producing textiles and goods under contracts with municipalities and three branches of the U.S. military, including over 50,000 safety vests annually for the New York City Transit Authority.
    • Recognizing accessible transportation through advocacy
      Presented the Visionary Award to the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) in recognition of its commitment to accessible transportation, promoting inclusion and mobility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$46K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.94M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.43M
Cash$11K
Investments$1.29M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
4 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -70.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA E ZELIGER CEO 35 $177K
board members · 6
  • JAMES WATKINSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MCDONALD — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL BOHNE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL MURRAY — TREASURER
  • STEVEN A SMITH JR — NABA PRESIDENT
  • TIM DISTEFANO — SECRETARY
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Albany Government — Provides services to individuals in Albany County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Angel Brassard Partner — Contact person for registration and coordination of monthly events
  • Capital District Transportation Authority Partner — Recognized with NABA’s Visionary Award for commitment to accessible transportation.
  • Columbia Government — Provides services to individuals in Columbia County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Dr. Harry Judge Partner — Collaborated with NABA to open the Low Vision Clinic in 1967.
  • Dutchess Government — Provides services to individuals in Dutchess County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Fulton Government — Provides services to individuals in Fulton County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Gail Hessney Partner — Director of Development responsible for managing volunteer engagement at NABA.
  • Government agencies Government — Contracts with NABA’s manufacturing center for high-quality, safe production services.
  • Greene Government — Provides services to individuals in Greene County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Montgomery Government — Provides services to individuals in Montgomery County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND AT ALBANY, INC Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial and other support
  • NYS Commission of the Blind Partner — Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist from the NYS Commission of the Blind presented on safe and independent travel for individuals with vision loss.
  • New York City Transit Authority Partner — Contract partner for manufacturing safety vests
  • Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany Network — Shared leadership and organizational affiliation between the Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation and the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA), including overlapping board members and executive leadership.
  • Private businesses Partner — Contracts with NABA’s manufacturing center for high-quality, safe production services.
  • Rensselaer Government — Provides services to individuals in Rensselaer County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Saratoga Government — Provides services to individuals in Saratoga County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Schenectady Government — Provides services to individuals in Schenectady County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Schoharie Government — Provides services to individuals in Schoharie County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Sullivan Government — Provides services to individuals in Sullivan County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Ulster Government — Provides services to individuals in Ulster County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Warren Government — Provides services to individuals in Warren County as part of the greater Capital Region.
  • Washington Government — Provides services to individuals in Washington County as part of the greater Capital Region.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Independence Training
    methodology: comprehensive rehabilitation and independence training
    By delivering coordinated services in vision rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, emotional adjustment, and assistive technology, we produce greater independence because holistic, individualized training addresses the interconnected barriers faced by people with visual impairments.
  • Integrated Employment Model
    methodology: integrated_employment
    By employing people who are blind alongside sighted individuals or those with other disabilities in competitive manufacturing roles, we produce economic self-sufficiency and workplace inclusion because integrated environments promote dignity, skill development, and organizational sustainability.