Defining Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind:

Travel

In the BVI community, “travel” embodies more than mere movement—it signifies a profound journey towards independence and empowerment. With mobility canes, guide dogs, or sighted guides, we embark on a voyage of liberation, reclaiming our right to explore autonomously. Through accessible tools, we discover assurance and self-reliance, nurturing empowerment within our community. Together, with confidence and guidance, we ensure safety, security, and well-being, turning each journey into a testament of resilience.

Vision

The word “Vision” encompasses more than meets the eye. “Vision” represents our aspiration for empowerment and change, extending beyond sight loss to reshape perceptions and foster inclusivity. We envision a world where blindness is understood and accepted, advocating for equality and accessibility. Through our programs and advocacy efforts, we aim to redefine the narrative surrounding vision loss, emphasizing potential rather than limitations. Join us as we collectively pave the way towards a brighter future of dignity and opportunity.

Aloha

Aloha is more than a word—it’s a way of life, embodying love, compassion, and unity. It encapsulates our core values, fostering a community where all feel valued and supported. With Aloha as our guiding principle, we spread kindness and enrich lives, fostering a world where empathy reigns supreme. Let’s journey forward together, embracing warmth and compassion, as we create a brighter future for all.

For the Blind

At Travel Visions Aloha, we are not just an organization serving the BVI community—we are the BVI community. Comprised of individuals who understand the challenges and triumphs firsthand, we are a team of BVI individuals dedicated to building an organization for our peers. With intimate knowledge of the needs and aspirations within our community, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces and meaningful opportunities for all. Together, we stand as advocates, allies, and agents of change, ensuring that every voice is heard, and every individual is empowered to thrive. Join us as pioneers to reshaping the narrative surrounding blindness and visual impairment, forging a future of equality, accessibility, and acceptance for all.

Our Mission

Our mission is to illuminate the world for the visually impaired community of Oʻahu by bridging the gap between income and ability levels. Dedicated to fostering empowerment, education, and connection through structured outdoor activities; we address loneliness, isolation, and diminished physical health to improve the quality of life for all participants, regardless of their economic background.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Marri Murdoch

Marri Murdoch - Founder and President

After a suffering a stroke in 2017, she was diagnosed with homonymous hemianopsia, a condition where she lost all of her left peripheral vision, or “half blind” as she calls it. Her vision loss shifted her path in a life altering way and inspired her to form a nonprofit dedicated to empowering blind and visually impaired individuals.

Brandon Young

Brandon Young - Secretary

He has several degrees and certificates from all over the country that he uses to daily. He uses his plethora of knowledge and his big heart to help people live their lives to the fullest.

Onkar Nerurkar

Onkar Nerurkar - Director of Information Technology

With his degrees from UH Manoa and Virginia Tech, he uses his degrees to assisting non-profit organizations. He doesn’t allow his epilepsy and limited vision that he’s had since birth due to meningitis, stop him from living his life to the fullest, as he’s ran track and field, played soccer, and even participated in Karate.

A Message From Our Founder

Beyond the words of our mission lies something much deeper—a feeling. It’s the spark of excitement that comes when you realize life doesn’t stop after vision loss; it’s a whole new chapter waiting to be written. It’s the sense of relief, hope, and connection that comes when you no longer feel alone in your journey, when you are heard, understood, and embraced by a community that truly sees you.

For three years, I felt lost in the dark, isolated and disconnected. Then, I found a space where others understood my experience, and my world changed. I discovered empowerment—the realization that life after vision loss wasn’t just something to endure but something to rejoin and embrace with confidence and joy.

This is the feeling we strive to share with every participant at Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind. It’s about reigniting the excitement for life—creating opportunities to not only explore the world but to rediscover oneself, build meaningful friendships, and experience the joy of truly belonging. We’re here to inspire blind and visually impaired individuals to step into a brighter world where they feel valued, capable, and connected.

Every day, we’re lighting the way forward, empowering individuals to reimagine what’s possible and showing that life after vision loss can be extraordinary.

“We Empower the Blind to See the World!”

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