Goodwill Vision Enterprises

Under the abilityone program the manufacturing department produces and sells a large variety of office products, safety solutions, and chemicals through distribution channels to the federal government. Significant long-standing partnerships with industry have created jobs for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Manufacturing has sewn uniforms for the military, the blind and visually impaired people work in an integrated setting as they sew alongside operators who are sighted. Manufacturing has contributed revenue to support community programs for the organization and job training is always available for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Gve Vision rehabilitation provides low Vision services, including examination and evaluation. Training in orientation and mobility teaches people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely in their home and community. Vision rehab therapy teaches individuals with Vision loss to adapt to everyday activities. Training is provided using adaptive technology and computers. Social work services and case management provides information, services and referrals. Pre-vocational training for young adults prepares them to fufill educational and career goals. Youth and families are provided year round programming to enhance vital skills. Project eye care and early Vision screening partners with schools to connect families with medical professionals for early intervention.

Under the ability one program gve's contact center provides employment opportunities and has consistently demonstrated overall and ongoing excellence in operations, technology, training, contract procurement, corporate and community partnerships and, most importantly, in offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. Contact center employees who are blind and visually impaired work alongside those who are sighted to deliver a high-quality service and meet stringent government standards. This challenging work and focused commitment to stellar customer service has distinguished gve's contacter center as the nyspsp nys preferred source for new york state telecommunication contracts.