A Two Blind Brothers Program
THRIVE BLIND
From awareness to action.
Scholarships that fund real life. Mentors who understand the journey. Volunteers who strengthen the organizations that show up every day. This is how awareness becomes a movement.
Why Thrive Blind exists
The system has gaps. We're filling them.
7.6 million Americans live with visual disabilities. The largest national blind programs combined serve fewer than 800 scholars a year. Vocational training, entrepreneurship, life skills, and mentorship — the things that actually determine whether someone thrives — are largely outside the scope of existing programs.
Two Blind Brothers is uniquely positioned to fill that gap. Not as an outside observer, but as two people who have lived it, built a company inside it, and spent a decade earning the trust of 600,000 people who are ready to do more than shop.
Thrive Blind is built for what's missing.
Sources: AFB, 2023; NFB; ACB
70%
Unemployment rate
Of working-age blind adults are unemployed or underemployed.
34%
Post-secondary completion
Vs. 60%+ for sighted peers — a gap that compounds over a lifetime.
$8K%
Assistive technology cost
Average cost of a screen reader and braille display. Mostly uninsured.
<800%
Scholars served nationally
By NFB, ACB, and AFB combined — for 7.6 million Americans with visual disabilities.
Three Pillars. One Mission.
The Thrive Blind Programs
Pillar 01
Scholarships
The first program to launch — and the clearest expression of the mission. Our multi-track model funds goals, not just tuition. Every applicant applies to a track matched to their life, not just their GPA. Eligibility: ages 16–25, all levels of visual impairment, U.S.-based.
AcademicVocational & TradeAssistive TechnologyLife SkillsEntrepreneurshipArts & Athletics
Apply for a scholarship
Pillar 02
Mentor Matching
A structured, time-bound relationship — not a casual volunteer arrangement. Fellows (18–25) are matched with professionals who have relevant expertise or lived experience with vision loss. Minimum 4 touchpoints per year with staff support throughout.
One-on-one matchingQuarterly webinarsCelebrity mentors4+ touchpoints per year
Become a mentor
Pillar 03
Volunteer Programs
Connecting skilled professionals and corporate teams with blind-serving nonprofits that need their expertise. Every volunteer who contributes becomes a more informed, more committed advocate for the community.
Skilled professionalsCorporate teamsCommunity volunteers
Volunteer with us
Build this with us
Let's build the next generation of blind leaders together.
Whether you're a foundation, a corporation with a CSR commitment, or an individual ready to invest in real change — there's a place for you with Two Blind Brothers.