Programs and Services
Although Junior Blind’s programs serve individuals across all stages of life, more than 98% of the people the organization serves are children and youth. Since the "face" of blindness has changed, a large number of the children Junior Blind serves have multiple disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay and mental retardation, in addition to visual impairment.
Junior Blind’s children’s services are provided in the home, on-campus and throughout the community. Meeting the varying needs of children with special needs from birth to age 21, Junior Blind offers an Infant & Early Childhood Program, a Special Education School, a Children’s Residential Program, a Vision Screening Program and an After School Enrichment Program.
The organization is also committed to helping youth, adults and Veterans who are blind or visually impaired prepare for a life of independence and success. Providing educational, vocational and independent living instruction through the Student Transition & Enrichment Program and its mobile counterpart, Davidson Program for Independence, Blind Veterans Training Program and Advanced Assistive Technology Training, Junior Blind helps students learn the skills necessary to live independently, seek employment and be productive members of the community.
With a firm belief that recreation is crucial to a child’s healthy development, growth and independence, Junior Blind offers educational and experiential learning through the Visions: Adventures in Learning Program and their Camp Bloomfield in Malibu. Weekend Visions trips to national treasures such as Yosemite, as well as summer camp sessions at Camp Bloomfield, provide children who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with the chance to build confidence, develop habits toward healthier lifestyles and gain independence.
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