Welcome to Blindness Support Services

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.

Using technology to enlarge text to be read.

A student looking in a shop while on a travel training exercise.

a group riding a paddle boat during our Triathalon event

a girl playing in water from one of our children's department park days

Announcements

It's Our 25th Anniversary!

Save the date, We're celebrating our 25th anniversary! Join us July 1st, from 1-4 PM, at the Civil Rights Institute, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside CA 92501. Tickets cost $50. To RSVP follow this link: http://bit.ly/BSS25TH

Check out our Essential App Lists

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.

This Month's Events

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

Peer Support

When: Friday, June 9th, 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.

Technology Club

When: Friday, June 16th, from 10am-12 noon

We have a Technology Club! We discuss topics related to all types of mobile Devices and Apps followed by open discussion. Common topics include Travel apps to assist with getting around, Text recognition to help with reading printed documents, and other generally useful apps for everyday use. All are welcomed to Join us and learn!

Check back often for our topic announcement

Exploring Braille

When: Friday, June 30th, from 10am to 12noon

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? Join us on the last Friday of every month and be a part of our Braille learning community!

Remember to RSVP for next month’s meeting! We mail out materials personalized to each individual’s braille reading level so participants can follow along and work together with the group. Personalization means we can print materials in fully contracted braille for the advanced participant, and up to including the uncontracted braille alphabet for those just starting the learning process. Everyone is welcome to join and learn new and fun ways to use your growing Braille skills. RSVP early in the month to receive your worksheets on time.