A.V.R.E. placement services help individuals prepare for and search for employment. Assistance and guidance is available in such things as resumè writing, interviewing techniques and strategies, computer skills and assessments, job search networking, employer consultation and social and communication skills. While the individual is ultimately responsible, A.V.R.E. can help you get there!

A.V.R.E. operates a full-scale manufacturing business, producing high quality paper products such as manila file folders, copy paper and pressboard file folders. There is also a contract packaging department for assembly and light manufacturing projects. Over 90% of the manufacturing staff are visually impaired, but it is a fully integrated, competitive work environment offering unbeatable wages and benefits packages.

A.V.R.E. currently holds contracts with the Veterans Administration for switchboard operations at three VA hospital campuses - two in the mid-Hudson region and one in the Bronx. Our employees are responsible for processing all incoming calls, monitoring hospital alarm systems and dispatching the appropriate response teams. The switchboard centers are equipped with some of the most advanced adaptive technology available. Again, more than 90% of the staff are visually impaired - at one hospital it is 100%!

A.V.R.E. works with young people with a vision disability in obtaining summer work or jobs that are part of a school to work transition program. The key element is to obtain the broadest experience possible to prepare for an independent and successful working life.