“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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Stepping Out Into the Wider World
For a child with visual impairment, one of the biggest challenges during childhood is transitioning from guided activities to more independent skills...
60th Anniversary Gala Raised Life-Changing Funds
Gala celebrating Beyond Blindness’ dynamic 60-year history raises $250,000 ...
Spotlight: Advisory Board Co-Chair Sumit (Sam) Garg, M.D.
Medical director of UC Irvine’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute helps connect the OC Ophthlalmic community to Beyond Blindness ...
A NICU Referral Leads to Early Achievements for Baby Aliyah
The Journey of Care can begin as early as birth
CAABVI: “Alone We Can Do So Little, Together We Can Do So Much”
Currently, only 3 percent of people with vision loss in the state make it from the doctor to organizations that can help them develop functional living skills. The California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CAABVI) aims to bridge that gap. Believing collaboration is the key to delivering services to every individual and family in need, Beyond Blindness read more...