Vision Link
Vision Link
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About this organization
Mission
VisionLink is dedicated to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful community connections. VisionLink is committed to collaborating with local, regional and national partners to broaden access to resources and opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the fullest.
About
Human Services: Provided services to empower those with blindness or visual impairment to improve their home management skills, to access and fully utilize the internet, home computers and smart phones, and to improve their mobility and independent transportation skills. ASB provided on-site opportunities and partnered with local organizations to provide off-site opportunities for personal enrichment and participation in community activities.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Associated services for the blind & visually impaired (asb), a private non-profit human services organization that promotes independence in individuals who are blind or visually impaired. asb accomplishes this by providing direct support through educational training, as well as through community action and public education.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Associated services for the blind and visually impaired (asb) is a human services organization that provides direct education to those in the philadelphia region facing blindness or a loss of vision. asb also fosters connections among the region's many diverse resources, working with partners to advance health and well-being, utilize technology as a tool, and expand the reach of the arts and cultural offerings in local communities. building on a history of nearly 145 years, asb promotes personal independence through educational training, as well as community action and public engagement. asb supports program participants in setting and working towards their own individual goals for achieving the quality of life they deserve. asb's resources, experience, and expertise help participants facilitate their autonomy and community involvement.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is PA.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
- The non-profit has reported 47 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $184,939.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $1,989,550 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $213,433 in fundraising expenses.