BUFFALO, N.Y. — Visually Impaired Advancement held its second annual Cocktails in the Dark fundraiser.
It was held at The Powerhouse in Buffalo.
The event raises awareness about the adversities people who are blind and visually impaired deal with every day.
On Wednesday night, the event had activities like blind drink tasting as well as hands-on stations where people did basic tasks while blindfolded., like putting a key in a lock and turning dials on stoves and thermostats.
The VIA is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social services agency committed to people who are experiencing vision loss.
The group says if you have any concerns about your vision you can reach out to them for help here.