Blind Children's Center

It's #HeadStartAwarenessMonth —a time to honor the vital role these programs play in preparing children from low-income families for success in school. BCC is proud to be part of the Head Start community and offer its services to young children in Los Angeles. “At BCC, we are committed to supporting the healthy development of children with varying abilities from birth to age five,” said BCC Chief Executive Officer Sarah Orth. To learn more about Head Start Awareness Month, read the full article. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbBd4rFb

For more than 25 years, the Blind Children’s Center’s Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant Program has supported scientific research seeking cures for juvenile blindness. Lisa D. Hansen—a longtime board member, donor and dear friend to the BCC community—was a champion of the research grant program through which BCC awards annual grants. “The purpose of our research grant is to support the prevention of vision loss in young children,” said Research Committee Chair Sherwin J. Isenberg, M.D. Learn more about the Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant Program recipient in our 2024 Annual Report. Annual Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbgwZ2Ti

As October begins, World Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the blind and visually impaired community, raises awareness and promotes an understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with visual impairments. “At Blind Children’s Center (BCC), we understand the importance of creating accessible environments for children who are blind or visually impaired – a population that is often overlooked and under-served,” said Chief Executive Officer Sarah Orth. “World Blindness Awareness Month allows us to illuminate opportunities to foster an inclusive community.” To read the full article click here 👇

It's time for another #TransformationTuesday ! 🔁 Take a look at the before and after of the big yard, main hallway, and living room! 🤩 #blindchildrenscenter #earlylearningprograms #earlyheadstart #headstart #renovations #beforeandafter

Today, we celebrate the 3️⃣ 4️⃣th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of those with disabilities! 🖊 At BCC, we are proud to create inclusive environments where all children can experience belonging and reach their fullest potential! 💙 🧡 💛 ❤️ #bcc #visuallyimpaired #blindness #headstart #earlyheadstart #earlychildhoodeducation #childrenwithdisabilities #DisabilityIndependenceDay #DisabilityAwarenessMonth

Renovations are almost at the finish line! Here are some before and after videos of the building exterior, hallways, and staircases! ✨ 🎊 #blindchildrenscenter #earlylearningprograms #earlyheadstart #headstart #renovations

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit the Blind Children’s Center! Simply log in to your Target Circle account, select "Vote for nonprofits”, search for the Blind Children’s Center, and vote for us! www.target.com/circle Vote by September 30th! We appreciate your support!

We had the honor to welcome Delta Gamma (DG) Hope Serving Ambassadors from June 10-14 for a week of service! ⚓ Hope Serving is a service-learning experience that offers Delta Gammas the opportunity to develop as leaders on a local, regional and international level and encourages learning and critical thinking through hands-on service, community involvement, and civic and social justice education. During their time at BCC, DG ambassadors had the opportunity to: ✅ Learn about our history and services we provide! ✅ Meet some of our incredible Delta Gamma Board members for a Q&A! ✅ Learn different types of vision diagnosis and techniques on how to guide someone who is blind or visually impaired! ✅ Learn how adaptations are incorporated in the classroom to ensure our blind or visually impaired students meet curriculum! ✅ Meet BCC Parents and Alumni! ✅ Experience a "Blind" Lunch! ✅ Visit our Infant Program, Early Head Start and Head Start socializations! ✅ Make over 40 tactile frames for our new classrooms! And SO much more! 🎊 We are so grateful for their commitment to learning more about our community and the families we serve. 👏 💙 🧡 💛 ❤️ Sarah Orth, M.P.A. Danette Beck Katherine Griffiths, APR Tavi Brignac Benjamin Jasmin Joya Jenn Ragusa Dylan Rowell

Renovation Update! 🚧 New paint for the building, plants for the playground, and lots of progress! Take a look! 🤩 #blindchildrenscenter #headstart #earlyheadstart #inclusiveearlylearning #childhooddevelopment #renovations

We are proud of our Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Orth, M.P.A., for being recognized as a finalist by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the Nonprofit & Corporate 2024 Awards! 🎊 Sarah's commitment to the children and families we serve is truly unmatched! Her dedication, passion, and innovation is the driving force as BCC enters its most transformative year yet! Sarah champions our community everyday and we are so grateful to have her leading BCC into the future. Thank you to our amazing Board members and staff for attending this unforgettable event! Alan Boring, Scott Schaldenbrand, CPA (inactive), Jennifer Brown, Marc Rojas, Scott Kassel, Veronica Proctor, Bianca Ciebrant, Jasmin Joya Read more about the awards and the incredible organizations impacting the Los Angeles community! https://lnkd.in/g6riqPKH