About Us

Partnership for Independence since 1954

Society for the Blind serves thousands of blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the Sacramento area and surrounding counties. We are the only comprehensive blindness center in this region. We train people who are blind or have low vision on Braille, life skills, computers and job skills. Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship. Click on any of the links above to contact us, or to learn more about our organization, services and products. Students: Click here to read the student handbook.

Society for the blind has been serving blind and low-vision Sacramento area residents for over 55 years. Click here to learn more about our history.

Society for the Blind is led by an outstanding Board of Directors that consists of many leading members of our community. Click here to find out who they are.

The Consumer Advisory Committee is another integral part of our operations. Click here to learn more.

From a new building to greater offerings for seniors to more items in our store, Society for the Blind has big plans for the next 55 years. Click here to learn more!

Our staff includes experts on vision, blindness skills and more. We will have more information on the staff coming soon.