For more than 70 years, Sacramento-based Society for the Blind has continued to create innovative ways to empower individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential. Photo courtesy of Nonprofit Society for the Blind

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by connecting people with vision loss to services so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.  

“Losing your sight can be a daunting, isolating experience, but it’s not the end of the road,” Shari Roeseler, executive director, Society for the Blind said. “With the right training, assistive tools and a community of support, a vibrant new way of living is completely within reach. During Blindness Awareness Month, we want to make sure everyone knows that people can live their best lives with vision loss or blindness. If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, please reach out to Society for the Blind today. We offer a support system and wide array of instructors who are blind or have low vision so you can build the skills you need, whether you are a child, working-age adult or senior.”

For more than 70 years, Sacramento-based Society for the Blind has continued to create innovative ways to empower individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential. Since 1954, Society for the Blind has grown from a dedicated group of volunteers to a nationally recognized agency and the only comprehensive rehabilitative teaching center that provides services for a 27-county region of Northern California. The nonprofit provides low-vision eye care, life and job skills training, mentorship and access to tools to maintain independence for more than 5,000 youth, working-age adults and seniors experiencing vision loss each year. 

In addition to its onsite Low Vision Clinic and assistive technology store, Society for the Blind offers four core classes – orientation and mobility, independent living skills, assistive technology and braille – to ensure people with vision loss can stay active, employed and living life to the fullest. The nonprofit also provides a program for seniors that includes support groups and classes. For youth, Society for the Blind offers a support groups for caregivers and parents of children with vision loss. The nonprofit also provides a braille production program and hosts events open to the public.

To learn more or make a donation, visit www.SocietyfortheBlind.org.