FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

Programs
Blind Children's Educational Program
FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN'S CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAM SERVES GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 4TH GRADE. STUDENTS LEARN SKILLS ALIGNED TO THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM, WHICH ARE THE SKILLS THAT A CHILD WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NEEDS TO ACCESS THE SAME CURRICULUM AS THEIR SIGHTED PEERS. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT IN ABILITY-BASED CLASSROOMS AND INCLUDE RELATED SERVICES SUCH AS PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.5MItinerant Vision Teaching Services
ITINERANT VISION TEACHERS TRAVEL THROUGHOUT MARICOPA COUNTY TEACHING STUDENTS IN THEIR HOMES, PUBLIC, DISTRICTS, CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. OUR GOALS ARE TO TEACH CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THE COMPENSATORY SKILLS THAT FACILITATE THE SAME ACCESS TO INFORMATION AS THEIR SIGHTED PEERS, HELP THEM TO PROGRESS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AND PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERACTION. ITINERANT AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS OFFER RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES SUCH AS SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A PERSON WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. THEY ALSO OFFER CRISIS AND ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING, WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS, ADAPTIVE RECREATION (SHARP), AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED FAMILY EVENTS. LAST YEAR WE SERVED 107 FAMILIES AND 59 STUDENTS IN SHARP.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.9MAdult Rehabilitation Services
ADULT SERVICES PROVIDE THE REHABILITATION AND TRAINING NECESSARY FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO TRANSITION EFFECTIVELY INTO COLLEGE OR WORK AND FOR ADULTS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT. FBC'S GOAL IS TO GET BLIND ADULTS TO WORK.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7M
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