Welcome to Blindness Support Services
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We at Blindness Support Services are dedicated to teaching those who are blind or have visual impairments to become more independent and adapt to the challenges they have. |
Announcements
We need volunteers for our Children's Christmas Event
On Friday December 17th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm our Children's department will be hosting their annual Christmas event. This year we will be having Christmas Dinner. We need volunteers to help out at the various activity stations throughout our office and help make this event as great as it can be.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jocelyn at jaguilar@blindnesssupport.com
Check out our Essential App Lists
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There are many applications available in the app store and google play store that can assist you while you are at home, school, work or on the go. Our Assistive Technology department has compiled a list of accessible iOS applications for your smartphone or tablet that can assist you to improve your independence. |
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This Month's Events |
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BSS Calendar |
How Do I RSVP?
Unless otherwise specified, BSS Hosted meetings are held via
Zoom Meetings
Please contact us to RSVP before the meeting date.
Call: (951) 341-9244 or contact our front desk at fdesk@blindnesssupport.com
Try It Lab
When: Friday, December 3rd, from 10am to 12 noon
Our Try It Lab is a time for anyone to join a meeting with no purpose except for attendees to experiment and learn the controls of various meeting software with the help of other community members and one of our assistive technology instructors. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your skillset and be more prepared to use the many video conferencing software available to you.
This month we will return to Zoom and let whoever wishes to join discover all the functions available to them in the popular meeting software.
Peer Support
When: Friday, December 10th, from 10am to 12noon
We have a Peer Support group where individuals that are blind are visually impaired can interact with others. We cover a wide variety of topics and activities, and we meet every second Friday of the month.
Stay tuned to hear what we will be doing this month.
Technology Club
When: Friday, December 17th, from 10AM to 12 noon
We have a Technology Club! We discuss topics related to all types of mobile Devices and Apps followed by open discussion. All are welcomed to Join us and learn!
Stay tuned for more details.
Exploring Braille
When: Date and Time to be announced
Have you considered learning Braille but are unsure if you are ready? Are you in the process of learning Braille but looking for additional ways to practice and refine your skills? Have you learned Braille in the past but want to discover new ways to incorporate it in your daily life? Then come join us on the last Friday of every month and be a part of our Braille learning community!
We send out materials personalized to the individual’s braille reading level so participants can follow along, work together with the group, and enjoy the process of learning. The personalization includes anywhere from fully contracted braille for the advanced participant just looking to keep their skills fresh, up to including the full uncontracted braille alphabet for those just starting the learning process. All individuals are welcome to come and see what Braille is all about and learn new and fun ways to use your growing Braille skills. RSVP early in the month to receive your worksheets on time.