“How do you explain to a blind person what a cloud is or the moon? How do you go about describing this as a parent? This is the almost impossible piece because you need the immediate early intervention.“
-Huw Mainwaring
Father of Beyond Blindness student Maxen, age 10
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Leadership Academy Elevates Young Leaders with Vision Loss
In support of Beyond Blindness’s mission to empower children with visual impairments, a new five‑session Leadership Academy welcomed more than a dozen students with a visual impairment and siblings of students with visual impairment. Over the course of six weeks, participants gathered on-site at Beyond Blindness to explore the foundations of leadership, engage with guest speakers on advocacy and policy, learn about civic read more...
Supporting Families Through the Government Shutdown
The recent government shutdown has created real and pressing challenges for families across the country. From delays in food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, to energy and utility hardships, childcare disruptions, and the emotional toll of compounding pressures, many households are feeling the strain. At Beyond Blindness, we’re here to help. We’ve gathered a list of resources to read more...
Empowering Independence at Next Steps Camp
Brandon Reed, Beyond Blindness Alum and intern, shares his experience planning and participating in the inaugural Next Steps Camp. The Beyond Blindness Next Steps Camp was an amazing experience. This camp was created as a way for a group of students to foster their independent living skills in a structured and safe way environment. Students read more...
The Orange County Register – Status Update: Good Works
Orange County Register - Status Update: Beyond Blindness raises $56,531 from 87 donors through Empowering Possibilities online fundraiser.
Coming Full Circle: Beyond Blindness Alum, Brandon, Empowers Young VI Students
Born with retinopathy of prematurity, a disease of the eye affecting premature babies, Brandon started his journey early receiving in-home early intervention services from Beyond Blindness. He progressed and transitioned into the classrooms where he received Orientation and Mobility services and eventually started public school at age five. Brandon is currently an Adolescent Studies Major at California State University, read more...