irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.61MTO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. MANUFACTURING JOBS INCLUDE SEWING, QUALITY CONTROL, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON APPLYING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE JOBS FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Assistive Technology Center
Assesses individual needs and provides systems to enable the use of technology for work, school, or home by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Employment Services
Prepares participants for employment by developing vocational skills, building confidence, and supporting job placement.
KidSight Vision Screenings
Offers vision screenings to identify and address potential vision problems in children.
Low Vision Services
Conducts low vision examinations to assess how magnification can improve functional vision for daily activities.
Low Vision Store
Sells adaptive technology and devices designed to support independence for individuals with low vision.
Manufacturing Operations
Operates a manufacturing center providing integrated, competitive employment in sewing, assembly, and packaging for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Orientation and Mobility
Provides instruction in safe travel and orientation techniques for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Social Case Work
Helps individuals adjust to vision loss by developing problem-solving skills, reducing stress, and improving decision-making.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Teaches skills to improve visual functioning in daily life for individuals with visual impairments.
Youth Services
Provides educational and recreational programs for children and teens with visual impairments throughout the year.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 2 activities
- Independent living, mobility, and assistive technology training for adults and seniorsProvides essential independent living, employment, mobility training, and assistive technology services to adults and seniors who are blind or visually impaired to support self-sufficiency and quality of life.
- Year-round educational, recreational, and vocational readiness programs for youth and teensOffers year-round educational and recreational programs, including recreation, socialization, and vocational readiness training, for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community engagement and social programs for individuals who are blind or visually impairedHosts monthly "Coffee & Conversation" events, Game Nights with accessible games in large print and Braille, and Tech Tuesday sessions offering hands-on technology support to foster connection, community, and skill development among individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Employment and manufacturing services for blind and visually impaired individualsOperates an industrial manufacturing center that provides competitive-paying jobs with benefits in sewing, quality control, shipping, and receiving for people who are blind and others in fully integrated environments in Upstate New York. Offers industrial sewing, assembly, packing, folding, bagging, and labeling services using adaptive equipment.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Information dissemination through The Visionary newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter titled "The Visionary" to share information about services and topics relevant to blind and visually impaired individuals.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Vision screening services for childrenConducts vision screening services aimed at identifying and addressing potential vision problems in children.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Production of safety vests and textiles for government clientsManufactures over 50,000 safety vests annually under contract with the New York City Transit Authority and produces safety-related textiles and goods distributed to municipal governments and three branches of the U.S. military.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.82M
Contributions & grants$4.26M39%
Program service revenue$6.54M60%
Investment income$34K0%
Other revenue$-9K
expenses
Total expenses$6.62M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.81M
Cash$253K
Investments$357K
Liabilities$684K
Net assets$5.12M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +41.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA E ZELIGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $177K |
board members · 10
- AREN PASTER — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN P HENCHY — TREASURER
- CARL V BENEVENTO — DIRECTOR
- GLENN THOMPSON MD — VICE CHAIR
- JACK CASTLE — DIRECTOR
- JITKA ZOBAL-RATNER MD — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SCHERZER — DIRECTOR
- KENYA JAMES — SECRETARY
- SHAWN LEMIEUX — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN A SMITH JR — PRESIDENT
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Angel Brassard Partner — Contact person for registration and coordination of monthly events.
- New York City Transit Authority Partner — Contract partner for the production of safety vests.
- United States military Partner — Manufacturing center produces and distributes safety-related goods for three branches of the U.S. military.
- greater Capital Region Partner — Service area covering 14 counties including Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, and others where NABA delivers programs.
strategies · 3
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.
- Integrated Employment Modelmethodology: integrated_employmentBy employing blind and visually impaired individuals alongside sighted and otherwise disabled workers in competitive manufacturing roles, we produce economic self-sufficiency and social inclusion because integrated environments reduce stigma and reinforce workforce dignity.
- Integrated Rehabilitation Servicesmethodology: integrated_rehabilitation_servicesBy delivering coordinated services across employment, mobility, technology, and social support, we improve long-term independence outcomes because addressing multiple interdependent needs simultaneously increases program effectiveness and client retention.
- Personalized Assistive Technology for Independencemethodology: personalized_assistive_technology_assessmentBy providing tailored assessments and support for assistive technology, we increase independence in work, school, and home settings because individualized adaptation removes functional barriers specific to each person’s needs and environment.