About Us

Persons Associated with Visual Impairment (PAVI), was established as an organization in October 1995 to address the needs and aspirations of persons with visual impairment. It is a registered non-profit organization with the Registrar of Companies and is recognized by the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Health. It acquired membership status with the Caribbean Council for the Blind in April 1996 and began delivering services to persons with visual impairment in August of the same year.

 

The organization is governed by a Board consisting of nine (9) members. The role of the Board is to formulate policy and make decisions for the proper administration and overall functioning of the organization. The day-to-day administration of the organization is the responsibility of an Executive Director who is supported by an Administrative Secretary and other administrative staff. At present, the membership of the organization figures at approximately one hundred (100) persons and our services have reached thousands since inception.