Our Mission
The Associated Blind Foundation was formed to enable visually impaired individuals to develop their fullest potential by offering a full range of community and residential services.
The mission of the Foundation includes encouraging, developing, and supporting projects and initiatives that offer support and services to residents by promoting public awareness and collecting and disseminating information regarding the issues and obstacles visually impaired individuals face.
Selis Manor
Our programs, classes, and activities are paid for by donations and run by volunteers. Let us know how you would like to help further the mission of Selis Manor and the Associated Blind Foundation. Selis Manor is the home of the Associated Blind Foundation and our tenants.
Selis Manor is a residential building located at 135 West 23rd Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The building is specifically designed to provide housing and support services for visually impaired and physically disabled individuals. Named after Anton and Susie Selis, who bequeathed funds to the Associated Blind Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC), it was built in the early 1980s with the intention of creating a supportive and accessible living environment for its residents.
Selis Manor is thoughtfully designed with an array of amenities, meticulously tailored to cater to the unique needs of its residents. Our offerings include round-the-clock security, ensuring the safety and peace of mind of all our residents. On-site laundry facilities provide convenient access to essential services. To aid navigation within the building, we have installed guide railings throughout, along with tactile flooring near all elevators and at the main entrance. All crucial announcement notices are also made accessible in Braille, ensuring everyone stays informed. Lastly, our community room serves as a central gathering spot for residents, promoting social interactions and community bonding. Along with the ABF Selis Manor strive towards enhancing the living experience for its residents.
You Can Help!
Our programs, classes, and activities are paid for by donations and run by volunteers. Let us know how you would like to help further the mission of Selis Manor and the Associated Blind Foundation. We welcome donations and ideas from volunteers for other services or activities that should be added.
Covid Protocols
Below is a list of the Associated Blind Foundation’s COVID protocols.
- Placement of silver defender antimicrobial tape on all commonly touched surfaces
- Weekly meetings on COVID-19 protocol.
- Hand sanitizing stations throughout the building
- Building wide disinfection several times a day
- Disinfecting calming areas every hour/
- Reduction of Elevator from 8 person to 2 person
- Increased HVAC Airflow to entire building