“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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New OC Head Start Partnership with Beyond Blindness Will Expand Access to Inclusive Early Education
As a longtime advocate of inclusive education, Beyond Blindness is meeting an urgent need in the community through an exciting new partnership with Orange County Head Start, which will launch in the summer of 2025. Programs like OC Head Start are leveling the playing field for children with disabilities. Here in California, Head Start programs have served more read more...
Social Emotional Learning Group: Empowering Children Through Social Emotional Skills
At our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Group, we believe in the power of nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience in children. SEL is an essential component of education that helps children manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and navigate social situations confidently. Our group is dedicated to fostering these crucial skills, ensuring that children grow into well-rounded individuals ready to read more...
Braille Literacy Tips
Braille literacy is an essential skill for individuals with visual impairments, providing them with the means to read, write, and access information independently. Developing proficiency in braille opens doors to education, employment, and personal fulfillment. This guide outlines effective strategies for teaching braille, emphasizing early exposure, multi-sensory learning, and fostering a love for reading. By incorporating various braille read more...
Meet Jacob: An Inspiring Force of Positivity and Change
What Jacob loves most about his job is working with the kids. Their resilience, curiosity, and determination fuel his passion and drive every single day. Get ready to be inspired by Jacob, one of our phenomenal Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI). Jacob is a beacon of hope and empowerment for his read more...
Omar: An Empowering Story of Resilience and Hope
“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.” Omar's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the read more...