activities · 41
what they do
direct service · 29
- Accessible Educational Materials Production Accessible Educational Materials ProductionProduces and distributes accessible educational materials including braille, large print, and digital formats through the Arizona Instructional Resource Center, serving clients in 39 states and Canada.
- Accessible Educational Materials Production and Distribution Accessible Educational Materials ProductionProduces and distributes accessible educational materials, including braille, large print, and digital formats, through the Arizona Instructional Resource Center, serving clients in 39 states and Canada.
- Accessible Educational Materials Production and Distribution Accessible Educational Materials ProductionProduces and distributes accessible educational materials—including braille, large print, and digital formats—through the Arizona Instructional Resource Center, serving clients in 39 states and Canada.
- Adult Training and Independent Living Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides adult training in independent living, assistive technology, and job readiness for individuals with vision loss. Offers hands-on training and support for older adults with vision loss to maintain independent living at home, including organized social outings.
- Adult Training and Independent Living Support Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides adult training in independent living, assistive technology, and job readiness for individuals with vision loss. Offers hands-on training and support for older adults with vision loss to maintain independent living at home, including organized social outings like mall visits for seniors.
- Adult and Senior Independent Living and Job Readiness Training Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides adult training in independent living, assistive technology, and job readiness for individuals with vision loss. Offers hands-on training and support for older adults with vision loss to maintain independent living at home, including organized social outings for seniors.
- Adult and Senior Training Programs Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides adult training in independent living, assistive technology, and job readiness for individuals with vision loss, including hands-on support for older adults to maintain independent living at home, and organizes social and educational outings such as mall visits for visually impaired seniors.
- Community and Family Support Events Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts various social and community-building events for visually impaired individuals and their families, including guided zoo tours, playgroups with music therapy, parent meet-ups, social events for mothers and fathers, outdoor field trips, and an annual spring festival with a beeping egg hunt.
- Community and Family Support Events Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts playgroups, social events, and outdoor field trips for visually impaired children and their families, including specialized events like guided zoo tours and a beeping egg hunt. Organizes meet-up events for parents of children with vision loss to build community and share experiences.
- Early Intervention Services Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersProvides home-based early intervention services for infants and toddlers with visual impairments through visits by trained vision professionals.
- Early Intervention Services for Visually Impaired Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersProvides home-based early intervention services for infants and toddlers with visual impairments through visits by trained vision professionals, and offers center-based preschool classes focusing on pre-academic skills and environmental access.
- Early Intervention and Preschool Services for Young Children with Visual Impairments Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersProvides home-based early intervention for infants and toddlers with visual impairments through visits by trained vision professionals, and offers center-based preschool classes focusing on pre-academic skills and environmental access for children with visual impairments.
- Elementary Education Specialized Education for Blind ChildrenProvides elementary education services for children with vision loss from kindergarten through fourth grade, aligning instruction with Arizona State Standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Family and Caregiver Support Programs Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts playgroups, social events for mothers and fathers of blind children, and meet-up events for parents of children with vision loss to build community, share experiences, and provide peer support.
- Family and Parent Support Programs Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts playgroups for visually impaired children aged 0–5 and their families, featuring music therapy, interactive play stations, and parent peer support groups. Organizes meet-up events and social events for parents, including specific events for fathers and mothers of blind children, and outdoor field trips for families.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts annual fundraising events such as a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk, a timed 5K run, and the "Night for Sight" gala, to support programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in Arizona.
- Itinerant Support Services in Inclusive School Settings Specialized Education for Blind ChildrenProvides itinerant support through certified Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and Orientation and Mobility Specialists to students in inclusive school settings across Arizona, serving over 44 district and charter schools in the Phoenix Metro Area.
- Itinerant Support for Students Specialized Education for Blind ChildrenProvides itinerant support through certified Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and Orientation and Mobility Specialists to students in inclusive school settings across Arizona, serving over 44 district and charter schools in the Phoenix Metro Area.
- K-12 Education and Itinerant Support for Visually Impaired Students Specialized Education for Blind ChildrenProvides elementary education services for children with vision loss from kindergarten through fourth grade, aligning instruction with Arizona State Standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum. Additionally, offers itinerant support through certified Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and Orientation and Mobility Specialists to students in inclusive school settings across Arizona, serving over 44 district and charter schools in the Phoenix Metro Area.
- K-4 Educational Programs for Children with Vision Loss Specialized Education for Blind ChildrenDelivers elementary education services for children with vision loss from kindergarten through fourth grade, aligned with Arizona State Standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum, at a dedicated center.
- Low Vision Clinic Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesOperates a low vision clinic providing comprehensive, personalized optometry services for individuals of all ages experiencing vision loss.
- Low Vision Clinic Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesOperates a low vision clinic providing comprehensive, personalized optometry services for individuals of all ages experiencing vision loss.
- Low Vision Clinical Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesOperates a low vision clinic that provides comprehensive, personalized optometry services for individuals of all ages experiencing vision loss.
- Preschool Education Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersOffers center-based preschool classes for children with visual impairments focusing on pre-academic skills and environmental access.
- Production and Distribution of Accessible Educational Materials Accessible Educational Materials ProductionProduces and distributes accessible educational materials, including braille, large print, and digital formats, through the Arizona Instructional Resource Center, serving clients in 39 states and Canada.
- Recreational Programs for YouthOperates recreational programs including Saturday activities and summer camp for students with visual impairments to build confidence and life skills. This includes guided zoo tours, playgroups, and an annual spring festival with a beeping egg hunt.
- Recreational and Youth Development ProgramsOperates recreational programs including Saturday activities, summer camp, guided zoo tours with tactile animal representations, outdoor field trips, and an annual spring festival with a beeping egg hunt. Also delivers year-round youth development programs such as summer residential experiences and weekend workshops to build independence, career, and college readiness for teens and young adults with visual impairments.
- Youth Development Programs Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesDelivers year-round youth development programs including summer residential experiences and weekend workshops to build independence, career, and college readiness for teens and young adults with visual impairments.
- Youth Development and Recreational Programs Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesOperates recreational programs including Saturday activities and summer camp for students with visual impairments to build confidence and life skills. Delivers year-round youth development programs, including summer residential experiences and weekend workshops, to build independence, career, and college readiness for teens and young adults with visual impairments.
advocacy · 6
- Annual Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts annual fundraising events including Night for Sight and a family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile walk in Scottsdale, which includes a blindfold challenge to simulate navigation with a sighted guide, raising over $300,000 in support of programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fundraising events, including an annual family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk, a timed 5K run, and the Night for Sight gala, to support programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in Arizona.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes annual fundraising events such as a 5K run and 1-mile walk, Night for Sight, and the White Cane Walk, to support programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in Arizona.
- White Cane Walk EventHosts an annual White Cane Walk event in October to honor National White Cane Day, promoting awareness and independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- White Cane Walk EventHosts an annual White Cane Walk event in October to honor National White Cane Day.
- White Cane Walk and Awareness EventsHosts the annual White Cane Walk event in October to honor National White Cane Day, promoting awareness and visibility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
research · 2
- Evidence-Based Research on Visual ImpairmentConducts evidence-based research on visual impairment in partnership with families, educators, and professionals to improve services and contribute to the broader field.
- Research on Visual ImpairmentConducts evidence-based research on visual impairment in partnership with families, educators, and professionals to improve services and contribute to the broader field.
capacity building · 4
- Professional Development and Networking for Vision ProfessionalsHosts networking events for vision professionals featuring educational sessions that offer ACVREP credits, supporting capacity building in the field of visual impairment services.
- Professional Networking and Training for Vision ProfessionalsHosts networking events for vision professionals with educational sessions offering ACVREP credits.
- Professional Networking and Training for Vision ProfessionalsHosts networking events for vision professionals that include educational sessions offering ACVREP credits.
- Vision Professional Networking and TrainingHosts networking events for vision professionals with educational sessions offering ACVREP credits.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Community-Based Service Delivery community_based_service_modelThe organization provides localized services for blind and visually impaired individuals to avoid the need for families to send children to distant institutions, ensuring accessibility and integration within their communities.
- Community-Based Service Delivery community_based_service_modelThe organization provides localized services for blind and visually impaired individuals to avoid the need for families to send children to distant institutions, fostering community connection through family-centered events that bring together students, families, staff, and volunteers to strengthen relationships.
- Community-Based Service Delivery community_based_service_modelThe organization provides localized services for blind and visually impaired individuals to avoid the need for families to send children to distant institutions, fostering community connection through family-centered events that strengthen relationships among students, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Community-based service delivery to ensure local access community-based_service_modelProvides localized services for blind and visually impaired children to ensure families can access support without needing to send children to distant institutions, strengthening community embeddedness.
- Empowerment and Independence through Education and Support empowerment_modelThe organization empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing tools and support to help them thrive, offering education, tools, and services to promote independence for people with vision loss. This includes integrating the Expanded Core Curriculum with state academic standards to provide individualized education for students with visual impairments.
- Empowerment through Education and Independence empowerment_modelThe organization empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing tools and support to help them thrive, promoting independence through education, tools, and services. This includes integrating the Expanded Core Curriculum with state academic standards to provide individualized education for students with visual impairments.
- Empowerment through Education and Independence empowerment_modelThe organization empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing tools, education, and services to help them thrive and promote independence. This includes integrating the Expanded Core Curriculum with state academic standards to provide individualized education for students with visual impairments.
- Empowerment through education, tools, and independence-focused support empowerment_modelEquips individuals who are blind or visually impaired with education, tools, and services designed to foster independence and self-efficacy, enabling them to thrive in their communities.
- Evidence-Based Research and Innovation evidence_based_researchThe organization conducts research that is evidence-based and informed by real-world family and educational contexts to continuously improve services for individuals with visual impairments, committing to innovation and excellence by seeking improved methods to serve clients and support staff.
- Evidence-Based Research and Workforce Development evidence_based_researchThe organization conducts research that is evidence-based and informed by real-world family and educational contexts to improve services for individuals with visual impairments, and partners with universities to develop training programs for future educators of visually impaired students.
- Evidence-Based Research and Workforce Development evidence_based_researchThe organization conducts research that is evidence-based and informed by real-world family and educational contexts to improve services for individuals with visual impairments. It also partners with universities to develop training programs for future educators of visually impaired students, ensuring a skilled workforce.
- Evidence-informed program improvement evidence-based_researchConducts research grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by real-world family and educational contexts to continuously improve services for individuals with visual impairments.
- Family support through community building and peer engagement community-centered engagementFosters social and emotional support for families of blind children through parent engagement events, storytelling, and community-centered gatherings that strengthen relationships among families, staff, and volunteers.
- Family-Centered Early Intervention and Support family_centered_careThe organization utilizes a family-centered, home-based approach that integrates early childhood development expertise with vision support to address individual child and family goals. This includes playgroups with music therapy and interactive learning stations to support development and socialization for young visually impaired children, while also providing peer support and community building for parents.
- Family-Centered Early Intervention and Support family_centered_careThe organization uses a family-centered, home-based approach that integrates early childhood development expertise with vision support to address individual child and family goals. This includes playgroups with music therapy and interactive learning stations to support development and socialization for young visually impaired children, while providing peer support for parents, and targeted parent engagement events to provide social and emotional support.
- Family-Centered Early Intervention and Support family_centered_careThe organization utilizes a family-centered, home-based approach that integrates early childhood development expertise with vision support to address individual child and family goals. This includes playgroups with music therapy and interactive learning stations to support development and socialization for young visually impaired children, while providing peer support for parents and fostering community connection through family-centered events.
- Family-centered, home-based early intervention family-centered_careUses a family-centered, home-based approach that integrates early childhood development expertise with vision support to address individual child and family goals, fostering development and parental support through playgroups and interactive learning.
- Integration of Expanded Core Curriculum with academic standards expanded_core_curriculum_integrationIntegrates the Expanded Core Curriculum—which addresses skills unique to visual impairment—with state academic standards to deliver individualized, holistic education for students with visual impairments.
- Supportive Environment and Continuous Improvement supportive_environmentThe organization creates a supportive work environment with staff events and professional development opportunities to support employee growth, while committing to innovation and excellence by continuously seeking improved methods to serve clients and support staff in the field of vision loss.
- Workforce Development and Supportive Environment workforce_developmentThe organization partners with universities to develop training programs for future educators of visually impaired students and creates a supportive work environment with staff events and professional development opportunities to support employee growth.
- Workforce development through academic partnerships workforce_development_partnershipPartners with universities to develop training programs that prepare future educators of students with visual impairments, strengthening the field’s capacity and service quality.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Adult Comprehensive Training Program
Provides personalized instruction in home management, assistive technology, job readiness, and orientation and mobility for adults with vision loss
Arizona Instructional Resource Center (AIRC)
National leader in accessible educational materials offering Braille on Demand, large print, digital files, and managing the Federal Quota Program for Arizona students
Early Intervention Program
Provides developmental support and home visits for infants and toddlers with visual impairments and their families, focusing on early milestones and assistive tools
Family Education and Support Program
Offers education, emotional support, and community connections for families of individuals with vision loss across all life stages
Independence, Career, and College Readiness Programs
Year-round programs including Teen to Work, College Prep, SOAR, and Trailblazers that prepare teens and young adults for independent living, careers, and higher education
Itinerant
Provides support through Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialists in schools, homeschools, and community settings across Arizona
Low Vision Clinic
Specialized optometry services providing assessments, magnification devices, and daily living aids to help individuals of all ages maximize remaining vision
New Horizons
Supports older adults with vision loss through training in daily living skills, assistive tools, peer connection, and family education
Preschool and Elementary
Center-based educational programs for children with visual impairments focusing on pre-academic skills, Braille, and the Expanded Core Curriculum aligned with Arizona standards
Recreation and Empowerment
Offers weekend and summer programs including activities like rock climbing, cooking, and Goalball to build confidence and social skills for students with visual impairments
Research Department
Conducts evidence-based research on visual impairment in partnership with families, educators, and professionals to improve services and share knowledge
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Arizona Skin Cancer Foundation Partner — Donated a shade structure for the playground at FBC’s East Campus to protect students from sun exposure.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partnering to develop the first undergraduate degree in Special Education and Teachers of the Visually Impaired.
- Arizona Talking Book Library Partner — Partner organization that participated with a table at FBC's White Cane Walk event.
- Delta Gamma Partner — Volunteer group that participates in FBC events such as the annual Sharing Feast.
- Dr. Carlos Grandela Partner — Collaborates with FBC to provide low vision services through the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Low Vision Clinic.
- FBC Supporters and Contributors Partner — General acknowledgment of supporters and contributors to the Foundation for Blind Children's programs and events.
- FBC Supporters and Contributors Partner — Supporters and contributors who are acknowledged for their support of the Foundation for Blind Children
- FBC Supporters and Contributors Partner — Supporters and contributors who provide resources to the Foundation for Blind Children.
- Human Resources department Government — Handles career inquiries and application process for the Foundation for Blind Children.
- Phoenix Zoo Partner — Collaborates on guided zoo tours with tactile representations for blind children and families.
- ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center Partner — Partners with FBC in operating the Low Vision Clinic to provide comprehensive low vision services.