CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
Established in 1962 in support of adults with visual impairments, Beyond Blindness has continually embraced innovation and change over the last six decades. Today, the organization serves more than 300 children with visual impairments and other disabilities as well as their families. Beyond Blindness looks forward to accelerating its impact into the next 60 years and beyond.
Beyond Blindness, formerly Blind Children’s Learning Center, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of empowering children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. Areas of service include Early Intervention, Education + Enrichment, and Family Support, which all aim to help children, no matter their abilities, live full and rewarding lives. The Beyond Blindness team embraces a people-first approach and values family, connection, impact, inclusion, stewardship, and optimism.
Beyond Blindness was founded in 1962 by six blind individuals who recognized that services to promote independence for the blind and visually impaired were critically needed. Sixty years later, Beyond Blindness is the leading accredited organization for children with visual impairments and other disabilities in Orange County.
Fast forward to today, an expanded vision was needed to reflect the robust needs of children and their families. The board of directors went through a careful strategic planning process and embraced a new organization name, Beyond Blindness, to reflect an expanded vision for service to children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and their families.
Beyond Blindness Journey of Care™
When a family walks through our door for the first time, we want them to know that Beyond Blindness will be with them throughout their child’s lifetime in whatever way they need or want us to be. We are here to support the entire family, not just the child.
No journey follows any templated, linear path. Beyond Blindness wants families to understand that we’ll always be there for them. Families can come to us at any time in their journey for any reason – that’s why there are different entry points. This integrated approach really speaks to the nature of care our families need and will create the best possible chance for their child to thrive.