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Our Mission: to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their ful

02/15/2026

Join us for Kids Day In!

We’re looking for caring volunteers to help create a fun, safe, and engaging experience at our upcoming Kids Day In event on Saturday, February 21.

Spend the day supporting children through games, activities, and meaningful connection, giving parents and caregivers a well‑deserved break.

If you're interested in joining us, please email volunteer@beyondblindness.org.

Image description: A flyer from Beyond Blindness announces volunteer opportunities for a Kids Day In event, featuring photos of children participating in activities. It includes the event date, Saturday, February 21, 8:30am to 1:30pm and contact information for volunteering.

02/14/2026

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with hearts full of joy at Beyond Blindness! ❤️✨ Our little ones had a day filled with love, laughter, and sweet moments, reminding us that every child deserves a space where they can thrive.

Wishing our community a beautiful Valentine’s Day filled with kindness and connection! 💜

Image description: A pink heart‑shaped balloon that reads “Happy Valentine’s Day” is centered in the foreground. Behind it, children and adults sit together in front of a pink balloon backdrop under a covered outdoor area, creating a festive Valentine’s Day scene

02/12/2026

February is Low Vision Month. 👀

Children with low vision experience the world differently, but with early support and the right tools, they can thrive.

Swipe through to learn what low vision is, what can cause it, and why it matters. ➡

Image description: Carousel graphics from Beyond Blindness highlighting Low Vision Awareness Month. The slides explain what low vision is, how it affects children, common causes, and different types such as central vision loss, peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and blurry or hazy vision. Additional slides note that low vision can result from conditions including albinism, ocular trauma, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, and retinal disease.

02/05/2026

We recently welcomed more than 60 second graders to our Beyond Blindness campus for an on-site visit. As part of their lessons on Helen Keller, students came to learn more about the visually impaired community and experience some of the tools our students use every day.

From exploring a brailler to learning how to navigate the world safely with guidance from our Orientation & Mobility Specialist, these young learners got a hands-on look at what inclusion and accessibility truly mean.

We love sharing our tools and resources to help build a kinder, more inclusive world. 💜

02/01/2026

Beginning next week, our Learning Link program will have updated hours! Join us for the same great early‑learning activities now on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30–4:30 PM. Our Thursday morning session will continue at its regular time, 9:30–11:30 AM.

Don’t miss out on this free program designed especially for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. We can’t wait to learn and play with you!

Image description: Graphic titled “New Hours! Learning Link at Beyond Blindness.” It lists program hours: Tuesdays 2:30–4:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30–11:30 AM, along with the Santa Ana address. Icons highlight that the program is for children ages 0–5 and caregivers, with play‑based learning and school readiness. Three photos show children and caregivers engaging in hands‑on activities like pretend play, crafts, and sensory play. The Beyond Blindness logo appears at the bottom.

01/30/2026

Celebrating accessibility and creativity during !

Our Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Calyssa, designed and created new tactile signs featuring matching objects and braille to help students identify spaces around our Santa Ana campus.

These tactile signs will make a meaningful difference for our blind and visually impaired students by helping them navigate campus more independently and safely.

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Video description: A video clip flashing to pictures of tactile cues outside doorframes.

01/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome our community for an evening dedicated to inclusion, growth, and the power of teamwork! This year’s event features a special keynote from Craig Fitzpatrick, blind hockey advocate, who will share an inspiring message about teamwork and building a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive.
This signature celebration honors children with visual impairments and their families, who prove every day that obstacles do not define potential.

With more than 200 guests expected, including Orange County business leaders, community partners, alumni families, and supporters, this event directly benefits our programs, helping us serve over 500 children and 1,000 family members each year through early intervention, education, enrichment, and family support services.

Be part of this impactful evening.
For event details, tickets, and ways to support please visit https://www.beyondblindness.org/special-events/vision-beyond-sight-celebration/

01/27/2026

Glaucoma isn’t just an adult condition, children can be affected too.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and we’re sharing a few key facts to help children and families better understand this condition.

Swipe through to learn more about , how it impacts kids, and why early detection matters.

Image Descriptions:
Image 1: Graphic stating January is Glaucoma Awareness Month with Beyond Blindness logo; Image 2: Graphic explaining glaucoma as diseases causing increased eye pressure and vision loss; Image 3: Graphic explaining that children can be born with glaucoma or develop early‑onset glaucoma; Image 4: Graphic stating early detection is critical for improving lifelong vision outcomes Image 5: Graphic stating children with glaucoma risk factors may need early eye exams.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a leader who championed inclusion, representation, and justice, his values continue to inspire us. We’re proud to carry forward these principles in the work we do each day to support and serve our community.

01/16/2026

We heard we're taking in back to 2016!

A decade of growth, impact, community, and even a new name… but one thing hasn’t changed: our incredible supporters.

Check out this throwback from the 2016 Destination Independence Walk featuring our now‑board member, Jodi Ristrom! 💜

Here’s to then, now, and everything ahead.

#2016

Image description: Group of people in matching green shirts posing outdoors with a large tan dog sitting in front

01/09/2026

This week, we kicked off 2026 by hosting our first Beyond Vision Leadership Academy workshop! This new program empowers teens and young adults who are blind, visually impaired, or siblings of someone who is, by providing opportunities to build leadership skills.

Our first session focused on independence and advocacy and featured two Orientation and Mobility Specialists who shared insights on getting involved in IEPs and advocating for themselves in all areas of life.

It was truly inspiring to see these students so engaged and passionate about shaping their future!

01/05/2026

Today on World Braille Day, we celebrate Louis Braille, the inventor of the tactile reading and writing system. Braille plays a crucial role in the independence and human rights of blind and visually impaired individuals by promoting accessibility, education, and inclusion in society. We're proud to celebrated this important day, and be a part of this community.

(Image description: Hands reading a braille book, with the words World Braille Day and the Beyond Blindness logo.)

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18542 Vanderlip Avenue
Santa Ana, CA
92705

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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+17145738888

Website

http://www.beyondblindness.org/

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