About Us
Partnership for Independence since 1954
Society for the Blind serves thousands of blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the Sacramento area and surrounding counties. We are the only comprehensive blindness center in this region. We train people who are blind or have low vision on Braille, life skills, computers and job skills. Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship. Click on any of the links above to contact us, or to learn more about our organization, services and products. Students: Click here to read the student handbook.
Society for the blind has been serving blind and low-vision Sacramento area residents for over 55 years. Click here to learn more about our history.
Society for the Blind is led by an outstanding Board of Directors that consists of many leading members of our community. Click here to find out who they are.
The Consumer Advisory Committee is another integral part of our operations. Click here to learn more.
From a new building to greater offerings for seniors to more items in our store, Society for the Blind has big plans for the next 55 years. Click here to learn more!
For our 2010 Audited Financial Information, click here.
For our 2009 Form 990, click here.
For programs outcomes and financial information, please view our 2009 Annual Report.
Our staff includes experts on vision, blindness skills and more.
Our Accomplishments in 2010
Lives Changed: In 2010: 1) Thousands of people from throughout the Sacramento region were assisted by our services and programs; 2) 124 rehabilitation clients received a total of 7,567 hours of blindness instruction; 3) 423 seniors gained increased independence through our Senior Impact Program; 4) 46 blind individuals sought advancement through our Career Development Program; 5) 13,858 calls were placed to Access News; 6) 94 blind youth participated in our Youth Enrichment Programs; 7) 384 people were helped through our Low Vision Clinic; 8) 107 people participated in blindness support groups; 9) 1,046 customers purchased products at our Aids to Independence Store; 10) 3,394 people benefitted from 103 separate outreach events; 11) 1,683 people received Information and Referral support; and 12) 8,285 rides were provided through our Transportation Program, in vehicles that traveled over 120,016 miles.