Bright Futures Circle
Ensuring all children, no matter their abilities, are equipped to lead full and rewarding lives.
Researchers believe that 80% of learning is visual, making early detection of visual impairments essential.
Without timely and targeted intervention, children with blindness and visual impairments face a high risk of delays in developing motor skills, cognitive functions, social communication, and social relationships. These delays can have long-lasting impacts on their education and career opportunities. However, we know that with the right tools and strong support from families and communities, children can overcome any obstacle.
Beyond Blindness is the only provider in the Greater Orange County area, outside of medical care, serving children from prenatal age to age 22, with a unique focus on vision and related developmental delays. Additionally, we are the only disability care provider in Orange County that offers full-day childcare for children with complex and behavioral needs. We are proud to serve this vulnerable population in a way that supports the whole family. However, this is a highly specialized field, making treatment and services more complex and costly. We are only able to provide our breadth of services because of underwriting from philanthropic donors, making generous partners like you central to our mission.
Funds raised support our signature Journey of Care®, a comprehensive, holistic model that provides services in homes, at our Santa Ana campus, and in schools across Orange County.
“I know Liliana’s eyesight can never be fixed but because of Beyond Blindness, she has made so many improvements with the limited vision she has. It gives me so much hope for the future.”
Jesi, Liliana’s mom
By becoming a member of The Bright Futures Circle, you ensure that children with visual impairments receive access to care that empowers them and their families to achieve their fullest potential. Together, we help children reach significant milestones while creating a safe and inclusive space for them to thrive.
“Beyond Blindness has long advocated for early detection and intervention, so I personally contribute each month and encouraged my employer, Glaukos, to become a sponsor as well. We want kids to have access to the best care possible.”
Michele Allegretto, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Glaukos
“The care my two children receive for their visual impairments has made such a difference in our lives. When we come to campus, their sibling joins them, and that inclusion and support for the whole family means the world to us. The way Beyond Blindness brings together children with blindness, visual impairments and other disabilities with typically developing children is the truest reflection of the real world.”
Teresa Steinmann, parent and donor
“The services that Beyond Blindness provides are resource-intensive, requiring equipment, expertise, staffing, and more. Without Beyond Blindness, these kids are unlikely to receive the comprehensive and consistent care they need to achieve their highest level of independence. Those who are the most vulnerable among us deserve our support.”
Dr. Ashish Mehta, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Orange County Kaiser Permanente
Giving Levels
The Bright Futures Circle is the leading donor group of Beyond Blindness.
“Connecting with other families and participating in enrichment events has helped all of us better understand Theo’s unique needs. It’s given us the tools and support to create a new normal, one where he can truly thrive.”
Tammy, Theo’s mom
“I truly want him to become independent and capable of doing things on his own. At Beyond Blindness, I see him putting in a lot of effort and trying hard, so I believe that one day this will be possible.”
Maira, Omar’s mom
Member Level
- You are supporting children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential
- Donor recognition on campus and in the Vision Beyond Sight gala program book
- Digital subscription to the newsletter and annual report
Clarity Level
education and adaptive technology training.)
- Invitation to Annual Donor Video Update and Briefing and other special events during the year
- A reusable tote bag
- Donor recognition in the annual report
Image Level
needs with weekly physical, occupational or
speech language therapy for 6 months.)
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Invitation to Dining in the Dark luncheon on campus
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A set of thank you cards
Focus Level
child with academic support, navigation, and
advocacy over a period of 10 months.)
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Invitation to meet our families at Trunk and Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, and/or Pre-School Graduation
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A Beyond Blindness calendar
20/20 Level
visual impairments to receive after-school, peer-
to-peer enrichment activities during the academic
year.)
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Two complimentary tickets to attend the annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala
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Coffee and treats with Chief Program Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer
Visionary Level
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Scholarship underwriting opportunity
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Naming gift opportunity
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Opportunity to designate gift