named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Assistive Technology and Adaptive Devices
Provides access to a range of adaptive devices such as magnifiers, talking watches, and digital aids, along with training, to help visually impaired individuals perform everyday tasks.
Facemasks Production
Manufactures and distributes medical-grade facemasks, including Level 1 Ear Loop and N95 respirators, providing employment and promoting environmental responsibility through recycling.
Low Vision Services
Provides low vision evaluations and optical device prescriptions at the Arthur P. Darling Low Vision Centers in Elmira and Corning, NY, to maximize usable vision for individuals with conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Toner & Ink Cartridge Program
Produces and sells remanufactured laser toner and ink cartridges under the Cartridge Vision brand, creating employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired.
Vision Rehabilitation Services
Offers in-home training by Rehab Specialists to teach adaptive techniques for daily living, including reading, writing, managing finances, and household tasks, to promote independence.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Employ and provide work opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impairedCreates employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals through industrial operations including remanufacturing toner cartridges, medical facemask production, and formerly through weaving and chair caning. Offers full-time and part-time positions as part of its mission-driven workforce development.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Manufacture and supply medical facemasksManufactures and distributes N95 and disposable 3-ply ear loop facemasks. Ships N95 masks in units of 120 respirators and disposable masks in cases of 1,000 units to support public health needs.
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
- Provide low vision and vision rehabilitation servicesProvides comprehensive low vision services including evaluations by specialists, prescription of optical devices, and training to improve functional vision and independence. Offers in-home vision rehabilitation services with functional assessments, personalized coping strategies, and ongoing adaptive technique training for individuals with visual impairments. Services are available to adults and children in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties, NY, through two Low Vision Centers in Corning and Elmira.
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Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
- Recycle printer cartridges and promote sustainabilityOperates a comprehensive recycling program that collects empty printer cartridges through prepaid shipping, recycling bins, and pallet pickup. Reuses or recycles all plastics, metals, and corrugated materials, diverting approximately 5.5 million pounds of waste from landfills monthly. Provides sustainability reporting upon request.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and distribute remanufactured toner and ink cartridgesProduces and distributes remanufactured laser toner and ink cartridges under the brand Cartridge Vision. Sells cartridges to individuals and businesses and operates a recycling program that accepts all brands of empty cartridges, reuses or recycles materials, and provides prepaid shipping labels, recycling bins, and pallet pickup services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$955K
Contributions & grants$2K0%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$511K53%
Other revenue$433K
expenses
Total expenses$967K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$742K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.32M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$8.43M
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$10.20M
Liquid reserves120.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY HERTLEIN | CEO | 40 | $246K |
board members · 10
- BONNIE SPECCHIO — SECRETARY
- BRIAN BLEILER — PRESIDENT
- CHERIE LOSEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- GAIL CORDES — DIRECTOR
- GAIL LAMPMAN — DIRECTOR
- MARIE WHITTENHALL — DIRECTOR
- MARK SPECCHIO — DIRECTOR
- NANCY BRAGG — TREASURER
- RONNIE HARPER — DIRECTOR
- TAMARA GURNSEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Corning Hospital Partner — Jointly opened the Arthur P. Darling Low Vision Center in Corning in 1992.
- Corning Senior Center Partner — Hosts an Arthur P. Darling Low Vision Center at its facility.
- Eye doctor Partner — Refers clients to STAVI for vision rehabilitation services.
- Lighthouse Foundation Partner — Provided assistance to Arthur Darling in accessing low vision services, which informed the development of local services through STAVI.
- NYSPSP Partner — Collaborates with NYSPSP on a recycling program for empty printer cartridges.
- NYSPSP Partner — Partner platform for purchasing STAVI's facemasks.
- eye care professional Partner — Collaborates with eye care professionals for patient referrals.
- eye-care professional Partner — Refers clients to STAVI for vision rehabilitation services.
strategies · 5
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 Techniques and Assistive Technology Trainingmethodology: adaptive_technique_trainingBy combining task-specific assistive technology with personalized instruction and adaptive techniques, the organization supports long-term independence, because integrated training enables clients to effectively compensate for progressive vision loss in daily activities.
- Home-Based Vision Rehabilitationmethodology: at-home rehabilitationBy delivering vision rehabilitation services in clients’ homes, the organization improves independence and quality of life, because personalized support in the actual living environment enables more effective adaptation to vision loss and increases practical application of learned techniques.
- Peer-Supported Adaptation to Vision Lossmethodology: peer-support adaptationBy facilitating peer support groups, the organization helps individuals emotionally adapt to vision loss, because shared lived experiences reduce isolation and build resilience more effectively than clinical interventions alone.
- Social Enterprise Employment Modelmethodology: social-enterprise-employment-modelBy operating revenue-generating industrial production (e.g., remanufactured toner cartridges, medical facemasks), the organization creates sustainable employment opportunities for blind New Yorkers, because integrating social mission with market-based business practices enables career advancement and subsidizes critical low-vision services.
- Specialized Low Vision Assessment and Device Augmentationmethodology: comprehensive low vision assessment and device augmentationBy conducting comprehensive, non-invasive assessments and supplementing existing eyewear with specialized optical devices, the organization improves visual function, because tailored device recommendations based on individual needs significantly enhance usable vision beyond standard clinical care.