Ed Marin of Fair Oaks was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) 20 years ago – but he didn’t start using a white cane until this year. “That’s not good,” Ed said. “I should have started using the cane five years ago, but I didn’t know it could...
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It is hard to believe that we have reached the mid-point of the year already! It is an exciting time at Society for the Blind as we plan our celebrations for our 70th Anniversary. This week, we celebrate the incredible highly trained...
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Story written by Aly If you looked at me, you probably couldn’t tell that I have a visual disability. On the trail, I don’t look any different from my sighted peers; I wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat and use hiking poles. What onlookers may not...
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On behalf of Society for the Blind and everyone we serve, I want to extend a BIG Thank You to everyone who participated in the Big Day of Giving on May 2. Our goal was to raise $27,000 for our CareersPLUS Youth Program, and your contributions...
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I heard the phrase “many hands make light work” often as I was growing up. It was the signal that everyone needed to pitch in to get a task done, set up for a dinner party or clean up after the event. What I recall most from these...
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Help More Youth with Vision Loss Thrive Kids, teens and young adults with vision loss are thriving as they discover their passions and potential through our CareersPLUS program that now includes a wide variety of opportunities: Youth-led...
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