Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat (EYE Retreat) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, NC. Founded in 2008, EYE Retreat provides a unique summer retreat experience for visually impaired youth, offering mentorship, courses, and real-world application of skills to support their personal and professional development.
With a focus on peer mentoring, EYE Retreat's team of successful adults with visual impairments guide students in developing a toolbox of skills and resources, including self-advocacy, college transition, career exploration, and soft skills for employment. Through community activities like public transportation and college campus navigation, EYE Retreat empowers visually impaired youth to become better advocates for themselves and their futures.
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