Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Ccbvi programs are vital to the agency mission and vison statements. Orientation & mobility (o&m) is training in human guide techniques and traveling safely with or without a white cane throughout the Community. Assistive technology (at) is training in the many devices that will keep clients up with technological communication. Training in magnification and screen reading capabilities is done on computers, cell phones and tablets. Electronic and handheld magnifiers, recording devices, and artificial intelligent products are also part of this program depending on client needs and goals. Braille is a great way to learn how to label products for one who has vision loss. Independent living skills (ils) ties the other three programs together along with everyday tasks. Ils can be working in the kitchen with adaptive tools and labeling items in braille, such as the salt and sugar. Grocery shopping for items can be using o&m skills to navigate the store and a magnifier to find desired products.

Ccbvi continues to re-assess the needs of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community in san joaquin county and add services as needed. No matter your age or stage of your visual impairment, ccbvi has something to offer.since incorporation as a private non-profit 501(c)(3) in may of 1949, thousands of people in san joaquin county who are Blind and Visually Impaired have stepped through the doors to improve the quality of their lives. Your assistance makes it possible for these vital services to Community members who need them. Not only today but for tomorrow and the future generations. We appreciate the support and dedication of the Community. Learn more about ccbvi here: https://youtu.be/oxtb8vykik0

Ccbvi offers all of these programs working with ages 5-99 plus age groups. Peer support groups in english twice a month and spanish once a month helps to motivate and keep clients engaged with one another. Summer youth workshops are offered in july so that Visually Impaired students from around the county can meet others that are going through similar situations. All consumers participating in services at ccbvi have a choice of remote or in-person training.highlighted grants received:ability centralan in-kind grant valued at $10,000 was received from ability central this year providing consultation and administrative services to assist with salesforce implementation. These services improved our use and reporting capabilities of the salesforce software. Raymus foundationthe raymus foundation generously granted funding during this fiscal year for the upgrade of eight (8) fusion software maintenance agreements (smas) used for assistive technology (at) training.