Xavier Society For the Blind

Specialties

Free material for the blind, visually impaired and those unable to handle tradition print. Available in Braille, large-​print, and audio. Lending library, some audio available via direct download on the web site. Information and participation in events available at the web site (www​.xavier​so​ci​ety​forthe​blind​.org.) Volunteers welcome in several areas, including recording books and magazines.

History

Established in 1900.

Founded in 1900 by local women who wanted to do something to help the blind, the Xavier Society for the Blind has clients throughout the United and some services are available in Canada and other foreign countries. We have consistently been in the forefront of adapting technology to serving the blind community. Our primary focus is religious and spiritual material, predominantly Roman Catholic, but our library has authors from many different faiths. We also do material in response to specific requests, and we have an active outreach to veterans.

Meet the Business Owner

Fr. John S.

Business Owner

Chairman of the Board, Fr. John Sheehan was a missionary in Nigeria for 12 years, served as chaplain on a military base in the South Pacific for 2 ½ years and has been a member of Actors Equity since 1972. He is chaplain for American Legion Post 2001, the 9 – 11 Memorial Post and for the Notre Dame Club of NY. An accomplished singer, he regularly does concerts in the city. His role is to help direct the Board and provide public relations and development for the organization.