Valley Center For The Blind

Valley Center for the Blind

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2491 W. Shaw Ave Suite 124

Fresno California 93711

Telephone: (559) 222-4447 (559) 222-4088 / Fax: (559) 222-4844.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Pacific.

Serving the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1973.

Our Mission Statement

“To empower the blind and visually impaired and to expand their opportunities.”

Welcome to Valley Center for the Blind!

Valley Center for the Blind offers a new way of life as well as opportunities and a chance for independence. Here at Valley center for the blind, we provide many different types of assistance for all ages. Our clients age from 5 years old to 102 years old. We provide group and individual counseling, classes for Braille, computers, independent living skills and cooking. Other classes we provide are knitting, crocheting, and guitar. We frequently invite our clients bowling and to other social gatherings as well.

Up coming events.

Valley Center for the Blind

DO YOU LOVE BASEBALL?

IF SO, VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND HAS RESERVED THE PARTY DECK ON JULY 30, 2010!

THE COST IS $15.00 PER CLIENT. IT INCLUDES A FULL-CATERED MEAL ALONG WITH A SEAT THAT IS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE PARTY DECK.

SINCE THE GAME IS ON A FRIDAY, THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS AT THE END OF THE GAME, SO BRING YOUR KIDS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR A NIGHT OF FUN.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US, PLEASE CONTACT SARAMARIE KATICH AT 559-222-4447 OR BY EMAIL AT SARAMARIE@VALLEYCENTERFORTHEBLIND.ORG

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:

Valley Center for the Blind

2491 W. Shaw Ave. #124

Fresno, CA 93711

Announcements.

CHUKCHANSI MONTHLY TRIP

COME ONE COME ALL EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, ANYONE OUTSIDE OF VCB CAN ATTEND. WE DEPART THE CENTER AT 9:00AM AND DEPART THE CASINO AT 3:00PM. NOW WE ARE HOLDING A $1.00 RAFFLE ON THE BUS ON THE WAY TO THE CASINO, THE WINNER WILL GET A FREE TRIP TO CHUKCHANSI AND YOUR MEAL OF $3.99 OR $0.99 MEAL WILL BE FREE. PRICE PER PERSON $15.00 AND YOU WILL GET BACK AT THE CASINO $10.00 E-CASH AND $5.00 FOOD COUPON. IF YOU ARE OVER 55 YOUR MEAL WILL COST YOU $0.99 PLUS TAX AND IF YOU ARE UNDER 50 YOUR MEAL WILL COST $3.99 PLUS TAX. YOU MUST BE 21 AND OLDER WITH A VALID CALIFORNIA D.M.V I.D. THE BUS THAT WE ARE SCHEDULED WITH NOW SEATS 20 PASSENGER DO TO LAST YEARS ATTENDANCE. THE BUS CAN HOLD IN IT'S STORAGE AREA UP TO FOUR WHEELCHAIRS THAT CAN BE FOLDED DOWN AND WE WILL ASSIST YOU IF NEEDED TO GET INTO THE BUS. IF WE GET 40 OR UP TO 57 PEOPLE WE CAN USE ANOTHER BUS COMPANY THAT HAS A LIFT. SCHEDULED DATES FOR 2010, AUG.13th, SEPT.10th, OCT.18th AND NOV.12th NO DECEMBER DO TO X-MASS. CONTACT CONNIE AT 222-4447 OR BRYAN 801-7590 CELL.

Downloads.

Downloadable Flyer.
Downloadable Flyer Spanish.

Downloadable Newsletter.

Photo Gallery.

Other Downloads!

Classes and Services

Classes that we offer
Services that we offer
Our Staff

The Valley Center for the Blind is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that relies on grants and private donations to maintain services. All Donations to our center are tax deductible. To make a donation, please mail your check or money order to the address above or you can call us during normal business hours. Thank you.

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