The Foundation for Blind Children was founded in 1952 by parents of blind children who wanted services for their blind children in Phoenix, instead of having to send them to the State Institution for the Blind in Tucson. The Foundation for Blind Children is the largest non-profit agency of it's kind in the United States serving the blind and visually impaired of all ages, from birth to currently 102 years old. As the only agency of its kind in Arizona, the Foundation for Blind Children is an essential resource to families and children with blindness or low vision. With three Valley locations (East Valley, West Valley and Central Phoenix), we strive to serve as "the"​ community's resource for blind, visually impaired, and multi-handicapped children, adults, and their families. 

As the only agency of its kind in Arizona, the Foundation for Blind Children is an essential resource to families and children with blindness or low vision. Without FBC, blind children would not get the opportunities that should be available to every child - to learn, play sports, participate fully in the world around them and become successful, productive adults.

We provide a comprehensive system of services, which optimizes the blind, or visually impaired child's development and which provides many opportunities to lead a meaningful and productive life--starting with infancy, through preschool, elementary and secondary education throughout college and adulthood. Many of our children graduate from college, pursue successful careers and lead lives filled with enriching possibilities

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Foundation for Blind Children

Kelly Pritts

Chris Hawk

Esmeralda Peterson

Brian Voeller

Jared Kittelson

The Assistive Technology and Accessibility Team at the Foundation for Blind Children works to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Comprising specialists such as Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Teachers for the Visually Impaired, Braille Technicians, Assistive Technology Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, and Assistive Technology/Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), the team provides customized solutions and training in assistive technologies. They ensure that clients can effectively navigate educational, professional, and personal environments with the help of the latest accessibility tools and techniques.

Assistive Technology and Accessibility Team

Assistive Technology and Accessibility Team

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