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Society for the Blind

General Information

Society for the Blind
1238 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 452 8271
cflanagan@societyfortheblind.org
http://www.societyfortheblind.org

Brief Description

The mission of the Society for the Blind is to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools, and mentorship.

Services Offered

  • Information and Referral
    • Provides referrals to other services and organizations that can help people live independently with blindness and low vision.

  • Low Vision Services
    • Provides comprehensive low vision evaluations and assistance in selecting optical devices. Maintains the largest collection of low vision devices in California. Clinic provides a wide range of the latest high technology devices to assist people with limited vision. Provides training in how to use different devices. Low Vision Rehabilitation Therapy is available via referral both onsite at our clinic and in-home.

  • Support for Parents
    • Support for Youth Enrichment Program process.

  • Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
    • Provides training in daily living skills and adaptive computers skills.

  • Assistive Products
    • Distributes hand-held magnifiers, illuminated magnifiers, illuminated pocket magnifiers, handles for Eschenbach stand illuminated magnifying lens, half-eye reading glasses, bulbs for Eschenbach and magnifiers, solar shields, fitovers, lap desks, monocular telescopes, canes and accessories, electronic clocks, watches and timers, labeling and marking bold line and braille paper slates and stylus writing kitchen products, household tools, playing cards and games, large print address books and other large-print and braille books, large print and braille calendars. Products for sale on site and online.

  • Travel/Orientation and Mobility
    • Provides orientation and mobility training.

  • Support Groups
    • Offers support group for adjustment to blindness, families and for those with diabetes-related visual impairments.

  • Computer Training/Assistive Technology
    • Offers instruction for clients with sufficient vision in the use of software such as ZoomText. After assessment, clients begin their one-on-one individualized training programs to meet their specific goals. Training may begin with basic keyboarding skills, or in advanced spreadsheet design in Excel. Training in MS Word at a beginner to intermediate level and then on to specialized skills dependent upon vocational or recreational goals is provided. Clients are trained in all aspects of contemporary computer use at the level appropriate to their interests and skill level. Other computer-related skills instruction available include closed circuit television use, scanning and scanning software, and use of braille and "qwerty" keyboard notetakers.

  • Employment/Job Training
    • Offers CareersPLUS Employment Readiness Program. Youth track offers weekend workshops and an After-School Academy to prepare youth for college and careers. The adult track focuses on resume writing, interview skills, financial management and career exploration. Internships and mentoring are available for all participants in the CareersPLUS program.

  • Braille and Reading Instruction
    • Offers training in all levels of braille, from beginning to advanced.