Debra was building and repairing communications equipment for the U.S. Army when she began losing her vision in her 40s due to myopic degeneration. What began with a minor episode in her right eye in 1982 eventually became a serious issue when...
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Earlier this summer, we learned that Society for the Blind was one of the recipients of the new Nancy and Hank Fisher Senior Initiatives Fund at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. This gift ensures our Senior IMPACT Project will be able...
Learn moreHispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15, and this year’s theme is Celebrating Heritage and Hope. At Society for the Blind, heritage and hope are two of the most important pieces of our various senior support groups, which now include groups...
Learn moreDavid Moreno has been at home avidly studying Braille for the last year and a half. “A friend of mine told me, ‘You took to Braille the way ducks take to water,’ and I just laughed,” David said. David’s enthusiastic approach to Braille and all...
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Because of her vision loss, Lisa Lloyd of Sunnyvale sees the world like a mosaic, so it is fitting that her household is filled with a beautiful array of people from around the globe. In fact, her home is nicknamed the International House of...
Learn moreTim Taubold struggled with visual impairment and dyslexia, but he started painting in kindergarten and never stopped. The 70-year-old Fort Bragg resident, born and raised, grew up with a view of the ocean that continues to inspire his...
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