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THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860133392 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.acbvi.org
revenue
$3.9M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$3.3M
employees
32
volunteers
80
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR OTHERWISE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI) empowers individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind to live independently through specialized rehabilitation services. The organization offers training in orientation and mobility, assistive technology, life skills, and employment support, while also providing holistic health services and social inclusion programs. Based in Arizona, ACBVI serves its community with a multidisciplinary approach grounded in accessibility, dignity, and empowerment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $470K
    ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ARIZONA: ACBVI PROVIDES TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH VARIOUS DISABILITIES AND INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED BY ARIZONA REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, OTHER ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES OF WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THEIR PARTNERING AGENCIES.
  2. #2 $118K
    COMBINED VISION AND HEARING LOSS (CVHL): SERVICES PROVIDED ARE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL, INCLUDES ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, REHAB TEACHING, ORIENTATION AND ADJUSTMENT TO DISABILITY, JOB READINESS/CAREER EXPLORATION, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE. WE PROVIDE ASL INTERPRETERS AS NEEDED FOR OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF. PROVIDE ITINERANT SERVICES THROUGHOUT ARIZONA FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTIONS. WE ALSO HAVE THE ICANCONNECT (ICC) CONTRACT TO PROVIDE DISTANCE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEAFBLIND AND CVHL.
named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

ACBVI Adventures
Recreational program offering adventure trips such as snow skiing, kayaking, and rock climbing to build confidence and social connections
ATArizona
Statewide program connecting individuals with disabilities to assistive technology for education, work, and daily life
Assistive Technology Training
Provides hands-on instruction in screen readers, magnifiers, smart devices, and adaptive software for communication and independence
Desktop Support Technician Training
Career training program preparing clients for entry-level IT roles using accessible technology, culminating in CompTia I and II certification
Living Skills Development
Offers practical training in cooking, cleaning, personal care, and home safety to support independent daily living
Orientation and Mobility Training
Teaches individuals to travel safely and independently using white canes, guide dogs, and other mobility strategies
Social Recreation
Hosts inclusive social events and activities to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supports career exploration, job skills development, resume assistance, and job placement for individuals after vision loss
Whole-Person Health
Offers access to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), wellness classes, peer support groups, and health education tailored to vision loss
iCanConnect
National program providing free communication devices and training for individuals with combined vision and hearing loss
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Assistive Technology Training for the Visually Impaired 11 activities
    • Assistive Technology Training and Access
      Offers hands-on instruction and access to assistive technology, tools, and devices such as adaptive computers, magnifiers, screen readers, smart devices, and adaptive software, including advanced training programs.
    • Assistive Technology Training and Provision
      Offers hands-on instruction and access to assistive technology, tools, and devices such as adaptive computers, magnifiers, screen readers, smart devices, and adaptive software for individuals with visual impairments. This includes advanced training programs and provision of communication equipment for those with combined vision and hearing loss.
    • Assistive Technology Training and Provision
      Offers hands-on instruction and access to assistive technology, tools, and devices such as adaptive computers, magnifiers, screen readers, smart devices, and adaptive software for individuals with visual impairments. This includes advanced training programs and provision of communication equipment for those with combined vision and hearing loss.
    • Braille Literacy Training
      Provides comprehensive Braille training tailored to individual goals for communication, education, employment, and personal enrichment.
    • Braille Literacy Training
      Provides comprehensive Braille training tailored to individual goals for communication, education, employment, and personal enrichment.
    • Orientation and Mobility Training
      Provides comprehensive training in orientation and mobility, including white cane training, guide dog use, and strategies for safe and independent travel for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
    • Orientation and Mobility Training
      Provides comprehensive training in orientation and mobility, including white cane training, guide dog use, and strategies for safe and independent travel for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
    • Rehabilitation Services for Deafblind Individuals
      Expands its comprehensive rehabilitation program to cater specifically to Deafblind individuals and those with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss, including the provision of communication equipment and training.
    • Rehabilitation Services for Deafblind Individuals
      Expands its comprehensive rehabilitation program to cater specifically to Deafblind individuals and those with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss.
    • Rehabilitation Services for Deafblind Individuals
      Expands its comprehensive rehabilitation program to cater specifically to Deafblind individuals and those with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss, including the provision of communication equipment and training.
    • Support for Deafblind Individuals
      Expands comprehensive rehabilitation programs to cater to Deafblind individuals and those with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss, including providing free communication equipment and training through the iCanConnect national program.
  • Youth Workforce & Independence Training for Blind Individuals 5 activities
    • Adventure and Social Activities
      Organizes inclusive adventure trips and social activities such as snow skiing, water sports, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and community events to reduce isolation and support emotional well-being for individuals with visual impairments.
    • Inclusive Social Activities
      Organizes inclusive social activities and events to reduce isolation and support emotional well-being for individuals with visual impairments.
    • Recreational and Adventure Activities
      Organizes adventure trips and outdoor activities such as snow skiing, water sports, rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking for individuals with visual impairments through the ACBVI Adventure Series.
    • Recreational and Social Activities
      Organizes adventure trips and inclusive social activities such as snow skiing, water sports, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and community events to reduce isolation and support emotional well-being for individuals with visual impairments.
    • Recreational and Social Activities
      Organizes adventure trips and inclusive social activities such as snow skiing, water sports, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and other events to reduce isolation and support emotional well-being for individuals with visual impairments.
  • Free Community Health Screenings 4 activities
    • Health and Wellness Services
      Provides comprehensive health assessments, access to healthcare via an on-campus Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health worker support, wellness classes, peer support groups, and coordinated care with healthcare providers.
    • Health and Wellness Services
      Provides comprehensive health assessments, access to healthcare via an on-campus Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health worker support, wellness classes, peer support groups, and collaborates with healthcare providers for coordinated care and health education.
    • Health and Wellness Services
      Provides comprehensive health assessments, access to healthcare via an on-campus Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health worker support, wellness classes, peer support groups, and coordinated care with healthcare providers for individuals with vision loss.
    • Health and Wellness Services
      Provides comprehensive health assessments, access to healthcare via an on-campus Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health worker support, wellness classes, peer support groups, and coordinated care with healthcare providers for individuals with vision loss.
  • Disability Inclusion Training 3 activities
    • Community Disability Awareness Training
      Provides community disability awareness training to promote inclusion and understanding.
    • Community Disability Awareness Training
      Provides community disability awareness training to promote inclusion and understanding.
    • Community Disability Awareness Training
      Provides training to the community to promote inclusion and understanding of individuals with disabilities.
  • Independent Living Skills Training 3 activities
    • Daily Living Skills Training
      Conducts practical workshops and personalized coaching for life skills development, covering cooking, cleaning, personal care, home safety, financial management, nutrition, home management, and personal organization.
    • Daily Living Skills Training
      Conducts practical workshops and personalized coaching for life skills development, covering cooking, cleaning, personal care, home safety, financial management, nutrition, home management, and personal organization for individuals with visual impairments.
    • Daily Living Skills Training
      Conducts practical workshops and personalized coaching for life skills development, covering cooking, cleaning, personal care, home safety, financial management, nutrition, home management, and personal organization for individuals with visual impairments.
  • Supported Employment for People with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Support
      Provides personalized vocational rehabilitation support, including job exploration, resume assistance, internships, job placement services, and training programs like the Desktop Support Technician Training, to help individuals with vision loss build skills and find or maintain employment.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Support
      Provides personalized vocational rehabilitation support, including job exploration, resume assistance, internships, job placement services, and training programs like the Desktop Support Technician Training, to help individuals with vision loss build skills and secure employment.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Support
      Provides personalized vocational rehabilitation support, including job exploration, resume assistance, internships, job placement services, and a Desktop Support Technician Training program to prepare clients for IT support roles.
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy Services 2 activities
    • Meal Preparation and Delivery
      Prepares hundreds of meals each week for clients who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind, or living with combined vision and hearing loss.
    • Meal Preparation and Delivery
      Prepares hundreds of meals each week for clients who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind, or living with combined vision and hearing loss.
  • Accessible Transportation Advocacy & Services 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Accessible Transportation
      Advocates for accessible, safe, and convenient public transportation for individuals with disabilities.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities in program assistance (rehabilitation, education, fitness), event support (fundraising and community events), and office assistance (administrative tasks, data entry).
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Accessible Transportation
      Advocates for accessible, safe, and convenient public transportation for individuals with disabilities.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Support
      Provides personalized vocational rehabilitation support, including job exploration, resume assistance, internships, job placement services, and training programs like the Desktop Support Technician Training, to help individuals with vision loss build skills and secure employment.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.93M
Contributions & grants$1.88M48%
Program service revenue$2.08M53%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$-41K
expenses
Total expenses$1.96M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.57M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$139K
Liabilities$2.28M
Net assets$3.29M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +85.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVE S TEPPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $128K
board members · 10
  • ADAM ZIMMERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE SCHAD — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DECERO — TREASURER
  • DAVID STEINMETZ — DIRECTOR
  • EAAN GREEN — DIRECTOR
  • JANE POSTON — DIRECTOR
  • KHARA FUENTES — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW GERST — SECRETARY
  • PAULLUVI HENLEY — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE WELKER — CHAIR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Technology Access Program (ATAZ) Partner — Connects individuals with disabilities to devices that enhance daily life, learning, and work
  • BOK Financial Funder — Presents ACBVI Adventures
  • North Phoenix Lions Club Funder — Donor to the hunger relief program.
  • Salad and Go Charities Funder — Donor to the hunger relief program.
  • United Way Partner — Built strong partnerships with organizations like United Way.
  • iCanConnect Partner — Provides free communication equipment and training for individuals with combined vision and hearing loss through a national program