“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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“Don’t Give Up”: Lilliana’s Journey
Meeting developmental milestones is something the Sinner family never thought would be possible, but support from Beyond Blindness has provided hope for a bright future. For 14-month-old Lilliana, Beyond Blindness is a steady presence in a world that’s all a blur. Just three months after birth, she was diagnosed with foveal hypoplasia, read more...
Status Update: On board
Orange County Register: Rex Chandler, Ashish Mehta and Nora Perez recently were appointed to Beyond Blindness’ board of directors.
On the Move: Beyond Blindness Appoints Three Board Members
Orange County Business Journal: Beyond Blindness, Orange County’s leading nonprofit provider of early intervention, education and enrichment, and family support services for children with visual impairments and other disabilities, today announces the expansion of its Board of Directors.
The Power of Prevention: Early Detection Changes Lives
Regular eye exams beginning in the newborn period can play a pivotal role in putting children on a path to reaching their fullest potential. Early detection of visual impairment is not only necessary for medical interventions — it’s a critical part of creating the best possible chance for infants and toddlers to thrive. For kids like Owen, read more...
Newport Aquatic Center Welcomes Beyond Blindness for an Inclusive Summer Camp Outrigger Outing
Newport Beach Independent: On August 1, the Newport Aquatic Center welcomed Beyond Blindness, a nonprofit in Santa Ana providing support for visually impaired children and their families, to their facility as part of Beyond Blindness’ inclusive summer camp, taking the campers on outriggers in the Back Bay.