Valley Center for the Blind

Fresno

(559) 222-4447

3417 W. Shaw Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93711

Bakersfield

(661) 865-5115

1707 Eye St. Bakersfield, Ca. 93301

Valley Center for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on improving and enhancing the lives of people with vision loss in California’s Central Valley.

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March 6, 2020

OUR MISSION

At Valley Center for the Blind we join together in a spirit of dedication to assist persons who are blind and visually impaired in experiencing a more independent and opportunity filled life. These efforts are achieved through specialized methods of training and education provided by our professional staff. We believe that every individual, regardless of disability, can accomplish their desired goals provided the proper instruction and support.

OUR PROGRAMS

Valley Center for the Blind is an inspiring place dedicated to providing people experiencing vision loss with a safe and engaging place to find support, community and high-level training programs.

Our Core Courses consist of Assistive-Technology, Braille, Independent Living Skills and Orientation and Mobility. We also host a variety of classes, support groups and workshops to provide participants with a well-rounded and caring educational experience. Our S.C.O.R.E. Program (Students Conquering Obstacles for the Realization of Employment) is a program specially designed for high school and college aged students to learn important skills in self-advocacy, job exploration and career readiness.

VCB also offers Social Programs in the form of our Creative Recreation Program which hosts a variety of fun opportunities to engage with our amazing participants. Join us as we seek to make a difference in the lives of those with vision loss!

JASON’S JOURNEY

At Valley Center for the Blind, we help people cope with vision loss and regain their confidence, emotional wellness, and ability to perform daily activities and meet their individual goals.

Listen to Jason's story about his journey to discovering Valley Center for the Blind.

WHO ATTENDS VCB

Valley Center for the Blind encourages all who are experiencing or are interested in learning more about vision loss to contact us. Serving the Central California counties of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare and Kern from locations in Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfield, VCB provides training and services to people with vision loss. Each participants program is customized to meet their individual goals, abilities, and preferences.

All participants have one thing in common: a desire to live more independently. We work exclusively with people who are legally blind and visually impaired, which helps to make VCB staff uniquely and extensively qualified. Vision loss comes in many forms - please contact us if you have any questions or think you may benefit from one of our many services!