55TH ANIVERSERY CELEBRATION"SIGHTS FROM THE PAST — VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE"
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55TH ANIVERSERY CELEBRATION"SIGHTS FROM THE PAST — VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE"
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Supporters, staff members, parents, and alumni converged at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine on Thursday, February 9, 2017, to celebrate Blind Children's Learning Center's (BCLC) 55 years of service.
____________ Guests were encouraged to participate in interactive displays which demonstrate the many techniques used to prepare children with visual impairments for independence. Historical displays around the event space illustrated the progress and achievements made over the 55 years. Founded as Services for the Blind, Inc. by five blind individuals, Blind Children's Learning Center focused on practical skills like Braille typing, sewing, cooking, and safe white cane navigation. The Center quickly adopted an early intervention approach to give children who are blind and visually impaired the best foundation possible.
The comprehensive programs of Blind Children's Learning Center give children many opportunities to overcome the barriers of a visual impairment at an early age. The Center was thrilled to recognize alumni and former staff members in attendance who paved the way for the meaningful work of today. Alumna parent Rebecca Harrison's speech highlighted the ways that programs of BCLC met the unique needs of her daughter, Natalie. The story of how she exceeded expectations once her visual impairments were properly addressed is a story so familiar to BCLC families. |
More than ever, children with visual impairments need support from caring community members to meet their potential and gain independence.
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