What began as the Missouri Association for the Blind in 1911 has grown from a small organization to become the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SLSBVI).
Founded by James Jones, Col. James Butler and other community leaders of that period in our region’s history, the Association’s objectives were to prevent blindness, conserve eyesight, promote employment and provide recreation for people who were blind.
Continually honoring and building upon this legacy, SLSBVI today impacts the lives of more than 1,200 clients annually through a comprehensive range of programs and services to support their daily living needs and goals for wellbeing and independence.
Our professional staff hold state licensure, national certification and/or certification in their areas of expertise. Credentialing organizations include: Academy for Certification of Vision Education and Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP), Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Board in Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT), State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Board, State of Missouri Occupational Therapy Board and State of Missouri Optometric Board.