The Lackawanna Branch
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind

Your Subtitle text


         

...providing independence and support for the blind and visually impaired.

Serving Lackawanna and Surrounding Counties

Welcome to our website!  We're glad you're here!
  

Lackawanna Branch Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
228 Adams Avenue,
Scranton, Pennsylvania  18503 
Phone: 570-342-7613; 
Fax: 570-348-1813
info@lackawannablind.org

 Executive Director:  Mary Lou Wascavich 


_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

 

 



 

Click here to check us out on Facebook --->>>   


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Swing for Sight Tournament

27th ANNUAL

WILLIAM J. JORDAN, M.D. MEMORIAL

SWING FOR SIGHT TOURNAMENT

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

GLEN OAK COUNTRY CLUB

Clarks Summit, PA

10:30 AM Registration

11:00 AM Lunch

Noon – Tee Off

Cocktails and Dinner Immediately Following the Tournament

To make reservations call (570) 342-7613

Lackawanna Branch – Pa. Association for the Blind

228 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA

click here for the -->>  Registration Form


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 


Helen Keller Day 2013



 
A BIG THANK YOU... 
to everyone 
who worked so hard to make HELEN KELLER DAY such a wonderful success! 
Your time and resources are SO APPRECIATED!

The 84th Helen Keller Day was held on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 

at St. Mary's Center in Scranton, PA.
It was a wonderful day, with great food, a fabulous fashion show, 
fantastic prizes and baked goods and the best volunteers! 
It was a good day had by all. 

We're already looking forward to next year!  We hope to see you there!


~ ~ ~

Sharing our Vision for over 100 years  (since 1912)


Together we are making a 'visible' difference in our community.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For more information on the following items, just click on the subject:

>>>>   Current Newsletter   <<<<

>>>>  Our Brochure   <<<<

>>>>   Our Power Point Presentation   <<<<

>>>>   Friends of the Blind   <<<<

>>>>   Become a Volunteer with the Friends of the Blind   <<<<

>>>>   Swing for Sight Annual Golf Tournament  <<<<

>>>>  Planned Giving - "Light the Way Legacy Society  <<<<



Helen Keller

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 Making  a  Visible  Difference  in  Our  Community  Since  1912

 

Through the many services and programs offered by the Lackawanna Branch
of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind,
hundreds of individuals and families are helped 
every year.

 

 

  

Click here to read our Accreditation Letter

  ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Note: Click on the links at the very top of the page to navigate this website

Description of Pages
:
 

Services:  
Learn about the services we provide: Prevention of Blindness, Case Management, 
Pell Radio Reading Service, Social Activity Programs, Life Skills Education, Client Support Services, Eye Care and Visual Support Program.
  
 
Friends of the Blind/Helen Keller Day
Learn how our network of friends and associates assists the agency with services and raising monies to aid those who are blind or visually impaired. 
Learn how you can become a "Friend of the Blind" too.


Support Us
See who supports us.  See how you can support us.

 

  !!  Donate now with PayPal or Credit Card  !!

 



 ____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 Catch Sight of Our Cause

     The Blind Association provides in-home visits by agency social service staff members to ensure that blind and visually impaired clients are capable of maintaining their independence  and enjoying life to its fullest.  The agency provides many instructional, social and rehabilitative classes and programs for clients at the association building in downtown Scranton.  Transportation is provided to client focused events in the agency's own van. 

     The Blind Association sponsors various social events for clients.  Bingo nights, holiday parties, and a summer picnic are gatherings that blind and visually impaired clients eagerly anticipate.  In addition, the agency regularly schedules day trips throughout northeastern Pennsylvania to enable clients to experience many of the interesting and educational  destinations our area offers.  

     The Blind Association is the support, educational, recreational, and social provider to its many clients and their families in Lackawanna County. 

 

 ____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

This page was last updated on:  4/23/2013

Times this site has been visited:

  ______________________________________________________________
 

Contact Us:  Lackawanna Branch Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
228 Adams Avenue,
Scranton, Pennsylvania  18503 
Phone: 570-342-7613; 
Fax: 570-348-1813
info@lackawannablind.org

______________________________________________________________

 
Website Builder