All programs and services offered by the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) are driven by the philosophy that people with blindness or vision loss can be as well adjusted, independent, and productive as anyone else, so long as there is quality training and support services for the blind, and acceptance and understanding of blindness by the general public. The training and educational programs found in our rehabilitation, computer training, and low vision areas prepare our clientele for the opportunities of family life, community access, employment, and personal achievement. Unfortunately, too many people in the general public operate under the misconception that people with vision loss lack ability. By example and personal advocacy, program graduates help to dispel these myths about the abilities of blind people, through skills acquired during training. CBVI's public education program complements this approach. Support services offered, such as escort transportation or chore service, provides the extra resource required by some individuals to maintain their quality of life. As a result, our clientele are resuming family responsibilities, successfully re-entering the workforce, going back to school, and living quality productive lives.