SAAVI Services for the Blind

SAAVI Services for the Blind Teaching non-visual skills training to blind youth, adults and seniors in Arizona. Follow us on twitter @ Get SAAVI

🥧 Pie Season at the Tucson Site! 🥧Our Tucson site held its annual November Pie-Making Contest, featuring delicious entri...
11/08/2025

🥧 Pie Season at the Tucson Site! 🥧
Our Tucson site held its annual November Pie-Making Contest, featuring delicious entries from the ETS program, Freedom Friday seniors, and staff.

The judges had the tough (but tasty!) job of sampling each creation — and let’s just say, everyone left happy with the results! 🥧👏

A big thank you to all our talented bakers for bringing their creativity (and sweet treats) to the table!

Pictured: some the talented bakers/contestants with their pies along with the judges and the winners with their pie hat prizes. Group of 11 people standing and kneeling Around some tables some holding up pie plates that had been sampled from.

We are hitting the road again! Excited to be at the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB) conference ...
11/07/2025

We are hitting the road again! Excited to be at the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB) conference this week — always great to reconnect and recharge with such a dedicated community.

Pictured: two saavi services for the blind staff sitting behind a table at the event. Saavi services of the blind table cloth on the table with information on the table and bird art work behind them.

With it being the fall/halloween season 🎃🍂Blind equality achievement month and White cane awareness day/ blind American ...
11/06/2025

With it being the fall/halloween season 🎃🍂Blind equality achievement month and White cane awareness day/ blind American equality day 🦯all happening the past few weeks as well as it being beautiful weather in Arizona we have been inundated with events and outings and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Wednesday, October 15th Tucson ETS students and staff.
On white cane awareness day it is important to get out there and be present in the community traveling with the white cane. It allows the community to see what a powerful tool it can be. In Tucson we did this by traveling on streetcar, walking on the University of Arizona campus, and having a picnic and philosophy session on the University of Arizona mall. During the event the students and staff were asked what the cane means to them.

Attention! Arizona is hosting their first APH abacus math bee!! Join us Saturday, December 6th,  10am to 4pm 2920 N 7th ...
11/05/2025

Attention! Arizona is hosting their first APH abacus math bee!! Join us Saturday, December 6th, 10am to 4pm 2920 N 7th street Phoenix, Arizona 85014. See details.

Pictured: white background, black text, top right page saavi services for the blind logo, QR code center of the page, bottom right picture of the abacus bee logo of an abacus and the letters aph and white text “Abacus bee” black text on page, “join us for Arizona’s first APH abacus Math bee Saturday, December 6th, 2025 10am to 4pm 2920 N. 7th st Phoenix AZ 85014. What is an abucus bee? A math competition using an Abacus, mental math or, finger math or, anything but a calculator! Materials can be provided in large print, UEB, or nemeth. Who is invited? K-12 blind and low vision students in Arizona, parents and family members of the participates, school employees including TVIs, paraprofessionals, district staff, or administration. Register using the QR code below, or reach out to the regional coordinator, for a PDF application. Applications are due by November 14th, 2025. For questions please reach out to the regional coordinator Emily Papenfus at epapenfus@saavi.us the Arizona APH abacus math bee is a regional event of the American printing house for the blind’s National abacus bee. The Arizona event is a qualifier for the abucus be finals in Louisville, Kentucky to be held in the winter of 2026.”

🌟 Triumph Tuesday! 🌟Today we’re celebrating Zach, who showed off his growing independence and skills by preparing and se...
11/05/2025

🌟 Triumph Tuesday! 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Zach, who showed off his growing independence and skills by preparing and serving his very own “All-SAAVI Meal” as part of his Home Management final! 🍽️👏

Pictured: blue background with pink circle frame in the center, circular picture of student Zach wearing a learning shade serving up black beans into bowl. White text on the left side is the post “triumph Tuesday, www.saavi.us”

Will you be in the Page, Arizona this Thursday November 6th 1pm to 4pm? Then be sure to scan to QR code to register and ...
11/04/2025

Will you be in the Page, Arizona this Thursday November 6th 1pm to 4pm? Then be sure to scan to QR code to register and join us for a listening session.
What is a Saavi services for the blind listening session you may ask?
Well… Saavi Services for the Blind has connected with Coconino Community College Page campus to host a listening session on November 6th, 1pm - 4pm
Coconino Community College Page Center, Classroom A1
475 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Page, AZ 86040
(Lunch is provided)
We warmly invite you to a community gathering focused on training opportunities for children, working-age adults, and seniors who are blind or experiencing vision loss. While our organization offers in-person residential programs, we recognize that each community in Northern Arizona—including small towns and tribal nations—has unique needs. That’s why we want to learn directly from you how to shape and bring these services closer to home.

What We’ll Do Together: EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE: Share information on essential nonvisual skills, tools and opportunities, and support services for all ages.

LISTEN TO YOUR PERSPECTIVES: Hear your experiences, questions, and insights to understand what matters most to you, your family, and your neighbors.

CO-CREATE SOLUTIONS: Discuss ways to ensure our programs respect local cultures, address challenges faced in your community, and empower individuals with vision loss to thrive.

Who Should Attend? Community members living with vision loss. Families, friends, and interested community members. Educators, healthcare professionals, & service providers. Tribal leaders and community advocates. Anyone interested in fostering a supportive environment for those with low vision.

Why Your Voice Matters: BY WORKING TOGETHER, we can create services that reflect our shared values and community traditions. Your feedback will guide us in tailoring effective, culturally appropriate programs so that all individuals have access to the resources, skills, and confidence they deserve—right here in Northern Arizona.
Here is the direct link to pre-register Coconino Community College Page Listening Session: Preregister
November 6th, 1pm - 4pm
Coconino Community College Page Center, Classroom A1
475 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Page, AZ 86040
(Lunch is provided)
If your community or organization would like to host a listening session please reach out to me. We are actively seeking community partners to help bring our services closer to you all.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to let us know!

Want to support saavi services for the blind and get a meal out of it in the process? Then be sure to buy a ticket to th...
11/04/2025

Want to support saavi services for the blind and get a meal out of it in the process? Then be sure to buy a ticket to the spaghetti dinner sponsored by the lions club and the wickey organization 4 vets in which the proceeds go to saavi services for the blind. There will be spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and even a dessert auction. This happens on Saturday, November 15th 5pm to 7pm in Tucson at 3350 E grant road for only $10. Be sure to call Dave (520) 940-6201.
Pictured: grey background with white writing. Logos for lions club international, two 4 vets, and saavi services for the blind. A squiggly picture of spaghetti noodles, and a chunky sauce on a plate at the bottom of the post. Text: “spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support saavi services for the blind, $10, Saturday November 15th 2025 5-7pm at saavi services for the blind 3350 e grant road take out available!, dessert auction!, proceeds benefit saavi services for the blind for further info. Please call Dave at 520-940-6201. Spaghetti , meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage, & vegetarian option!

Our Tuesday ABC “ability builds confidence” class begins the series of classes again tomorrow. With the first class bein...
11/03/2025

Our Tuesday ABC “ability builds confidence” class begins the series of classes again tomorrow. With the first class being about technology. Be sure to register at https://saavi.us/program-services/introductory-services/
And attend the class starting at 10am.
Pictured: light blue background dark blue rectangle at top with white text “abc ability builds confidence discover life after vision loss” blue text underneath “November 4th topic, “want to understand more about navigating the wide world of technology the accessible way” circular picture of a student holding a cane, wearing learning shades, and using their phone to scan a QR code located on a flat surface.

With it being the fall/halloween season 🎃🍂Blind equality achievement month and White cane awareness day/ blind American ...
11/03/2025

With it being the fall/halloween season 🎃🍂Blind equality achievement month and White cane awareness day/ blind American equality day 🦯all happening the past few weeks as well as it being beautiful weather in Arizona we have been inundated with events and outings and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Wednesday, October 15th Phoenix ETS students and staff.
On white cane awareness day it is important to get out there and be present in the community traveling with the white cane. It allows the community to see what a powerful tool it can be. The Phoenix group demonstrated this, this year by traveling by foot and bus as an agency to Starbucks enjoying company and community.

It’s Triumph Tuesday, and today we’re celebrating Derrick! 🎓 He’s officially a graduate of SAAVI Services for the Blind’...
10/29/2025

It’s Triumph Tuesday, and today we’re celebrating Derrick! 🎓 He’s officially a graduate of SAAVI Services for the Blind’s ETS Program! Deitrick’s graduation journey has been filled with dedication, growth, and perseverance — and he’s proven that every challenge can be turned into a triumph. Congratulations, Deitrick— we’re so proud of you! 💪💙

Pictured: saavi services for the blind triumph Tuesday template dark blue background pink circle at the top left corner with white text. Circular picture of Dietrick proudly showing off his certificate of completion a big smile on this face. Text “triumph Tuesday”

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3350 E Grant Road
Tucson, AZ
85716

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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