ASSOC FOR EDUCATION & REHBLTATN OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
EIN 62-1305646 · Blind & Visually Impaired Centers (P86)
What they do
The Organizations Primary Purpose is to Provide The Vision Professionals Residing or Working In CT, MA, ME, New Brunswick, New Foundland, NH, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, RI and VT Opportunities for Professional Growth, Networking, Continuing Education and Camaraderie. We Develop Workshops and Conferences to Disseminate Information That Will Enhance Members Ability to Serve Clients With Blindness and Visual Impairments. Continuing Education Credits Are Necessary for The Vision Professionals to Renew Licenses.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (14)
ALEXANDRA FUTTYSECRETARY
BRIAN SWITZERBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
CALLIE BRUSEGAARDPAST PRESIDENT
CATHERINE SUMMBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
CHRISTINE TELFORDPRESIDENT
CYNTHIA REED-BROWNBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
HANNAH PEACHBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
JESSICA GIBSONTREASURER
JUDI LAMBERTBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
LORI CORNELIUSBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
NANCY SHARONPRESIDENT-ELECT
RACHAEL SESSLER TRINKOWSKYBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
TAMMY REISMANBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
TOM MILLERBOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2014
- Location
- 60 KIMBALL AVE, S BURLINGTON, VT 05403-6808
- County
- Chittenden
- In care of
- % NHAB
- Primary officer
- Jessica Gibson, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Blind & Visually Impaired Centers (P86)
- IRS tax category
- Blind & Visually Impaired Centers
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2010