Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC Merges with The Vision Institute Charleston, SC – On August 1, 2023, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI), merged with The Vision Institute (TVI), to revolutionize services for individuals living with a visual impairment in South Carolina. This merger entails a blending of programs, people, ideas, and allows ABVI to serve individuals of all ages. The merger will also expand resources so that individuals who are blind or visually impaired throughout our state will have access to life-changing vision rehabilitation services regardless of location.

President & CEO Courtney Plotner Honored with Excellence in Leadership Award by VisionServe Alliance
VisionServe Alliance Honors Courtney Plotner with the 2025 Excellence in Leadership Award A Standard of