SAAVI Services for the Blind

02/12/2026

🌟Throwback Thursday 🌟
Today we are throwing it back to a few weeks ago when both our Phoenix and Tucson locations participated in the Martin Luther King Junior Day celebrations in each city. We participate because “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” and we are an organization of advocacy and change.
This year we had many students and staff out there marching, hosting saavi tables and making a difference.

02/12/2026

It’s time for another braille word of the week. This student knows that this word isn’t a bad word. We hope everyone says this word loud and proud. Pictured: person standing in a hallway facing the camera, wearing a “blind money gang” jersey.

02/10/2026

Jean had this advice to give after completing her final meal assignment in which she served, an Asian Confusion theme of Korean cucumber soup, california inspired Chinese salad with hong kong pulled chicken, hong kong beef roast, coconut carrot cake, and thai inspired pineapple cilantro delight. Congratulations Jean on this triumph we are glad you believed you could do it. Pictured: pink background with pink circular frame. Circular shaped video of student wearing shades and an apron holding a plate as she speaks. A large table in the background with food and dishes on it. White text on right side of post “triumph Tuesday www.saavi.us”

02/09/2026

There are so many initials and acronyms out in the world it is important to know what they each mean. Learn about some of the alphabet soup during our abc, ability builds confidence, class with the topic “what’s an IPE?”. Just to give some insight IPE stands for “individualized plan for employment”. We hope to see you there. Our ABC classes occur on Tuesdays between 10:00am and noon, you are always welcome to register https://saavi.us/program-services/introductory-services/
Pictured: dark blue rectangle at the top of the post with white abc ability builds confidence logo. Light blue square at bottom the post. Circular picture of saavi employment specialist standing behind a table that has information about Saavi on it and a Saavi banner behind him. Dark blue text in the middle of the post “February 10 “what’s an IPE?””

01/29/2026

Saavi Services for the Blind recognizes that there are many news reports about the ASDB Tucson main campus closing, which has created confusion about services to blind students in Arizona. We would like to clarify that this does not impact Saavi Services for the Blind in any way, and we remain open and providing training services.

Saavi is offering a virtual IEP training on February 4th for any families who are interested in learning more. You can register here:

01/28/2026

Triumph Tuesday 🎉

Shoutout to Sara for absolutely crushing it in Home Maintenance class! She just completed her very own handmade cutting board from start to finish — measuring, sanding, finishing, all of it. 🪵✨

There’s something so satisfying about turning raw materials into something beautiful and practical. Congratulations go sara on your triumph.



Pictured: dark blue background pink circle with white text at top left of post. Circular picture of student sitting at a table in the woodshop holding up their cutting board finished project and smiling the biggest smile while wearing shades. Text “triumph Tuesday”

01/27/2026

Thank you Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation for making it possible for us to lend victor reader stream 3s and being able to train people to use the device it will really make a difference for many blind individuals. Thank you for the support.

Congratulations to Saavi Services for the Blind for receiving a $5,500 grant from the Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation! This grant supports the purchase of Victor Reader Stream 3 devices for use in the lending program. We’re inspired by their mission to cultivate growth and opportunity for blind people through nonvisual skills training; demonstrating that all challenges have solutions, while fostering self-efficacy through empowerment and confidence.

01/26/2026

So many government programs are difficult to understand and you want to make sure you are getting the benefits you are expecting or which you qualify. Come get clarification and understanding on social security and its benefits by coming to listen and talk to our presenter on social security, Jack Burns. Tomorrow, January 27th from 10am-12 during our abc ability builds confidence class. Be sure to register at https://saavi.us/program-services/introductory-services/
Pictured: dark blue rectangle at top of post with our abc ability builds confidence logo. A light blue square at the bottom of the post with a round picture of the social security administration logo blue text in the center of the post, “January 27 “understanding social security, social security administration with Jack Burns””

01/25/2026

Looking for a job in Blind services. We are hiring for 3 different positions with 2 openings in Phoenix and 1 in Tucson. We would love for you to join the team so check out the job posting and share or apply today. www.saavi.us/careers

01/21/2026

It’s triumph Tuesday and this Tuesday we would like to acknowledge all the hard work and and research Jean put into her PowerPoint presentation on the ABA. May this inspire you to also research the ABA and learn what it stands for. Pictured: computer screen with PowerPoint presentation. Black text. “ABA standards by Jean Wing Chee Lin a closer look to guidelines of facilities accessible to the blind (by hearing or by contacting)” two pink dots at the top of the post with white text “triumph Tuesday”

01/20/2026

It’s Tuesday which usually means our abc class day. However we have the opportunity to work with the NFB of Arizona advocating at the capitol today. We will see you next week for abc class 10-12.

01/12/2026

Are you ready to get back into the work force or have you ever wondered how can you be employed when your blind then this is the abc session for you. Learn all about going to work and the employment services we offer at Saavi services for the blind, tomorrow at 10am. Our abc (ability builds confidence) classes are offered Tuesdays 10:00 to noon online or in person. Be sure to register at Introductory Services – Saavi Services for the Blind

Pictured: dark blue rectangle at the top of the page with a white abc ability builds confidence logo. Lite blue square at the bottom of the post. Circular picture of a student trying to decide on two different ties for a job fair. He is holding both up to a vest and dress shirt he is wearing. Dark blue text in the middle of the post “January 13, Do you have employment goals? Employment services”