BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
Programs
Program 1 [2018]
THE BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1938 BY THE DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. EACH YEAR THE CENTER SERVES APPROXIMATELY 100 CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 350 FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR GOAL IS TO OPTIMIZE EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD A MEANINGFUL LIFE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM BEGINNING WITH EARLY INTERVENTION, FOLLOWED BY AN EDUCATION CURRICULUM SPECIFICALLY ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A FAMILY-FOCUSED APPROACH WHERE PARENTS, SIBLINGS, GRANDPARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.IN KEEPING WITH BEST PRACTICES, OUR PROGRAMS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE WITH SIGHTED CHILDREN INTEGRATED IN EACH CLASS, PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND ACQUISITION OF CRITICAL SKILLS. OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF EXPERTS UTILIZES LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND ADAPTIVE DEVICES TO HELP OUR STUDENTS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED KEEP PACE WITH THE SIGHTED WORLD. A MODEL PROGRAM, THE CENTER IMPACTS COMMUNITIES GLOBALLY THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND RESEARCH GRANTS, AS WELL AS A FULL SUITE OF PUBLICATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS. IN ALL, MORE THAN 750,000 COPIES OF OUR PUBLICATIONS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED IN 75 COUNTRIES, AND TRANSLATED INTO 17 LANGUAGES.THROUGHOUT OUR LONG HISTORY A DEDICATED COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS HAS SUSTAINED OUR VITAL WORK. WE NEITHER SEEK NOR RECEIVE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AND ARE NOT A UNITED WAY AGENCY. RATHER, THE CENTER'S FUNDING REFLECTS THE GENEROSITY OF PRIVATE DONORS AND THE TRUST OF FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS, WHICH ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE THESE LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES AT NO COST TO OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.4MPrenatal to Three Early Development Program
Prenatal to Three Program Options: (1) Infant Program (0-35 months and pregnant mothers) Utilizing the Parent as Teacher Curriculum, parents attend this program with their children two days each week in a small group setting. Parents are guided by Parent Educators and can learn from and support one another. The program focuses on fostering parent/child relationships, addressing early developmental needs of children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and bringing parents out of isolation. (2) Center-Based Toddler Program (18 35 months) Children are placed in inclusive early education classrooms with children who are typically developing (sighted) and immersed in daily literacy, mobility, and motor skills training to continue their healthy development. Programs are offered throughout the year except in July.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MInclusive Learning Preschool Program
Inclusive Learning Preschool: Most students in our Toddler Program move on to our Preschool which provides comprehensive early education in an inclusive environment, with typically developing children in each classroom. Our small class sizes encourage individualized education and, for students who are blind or visually impaired, training in optimizing the use of their remaining vision, sensory development, orientation & mobility (including cane travel), speech/language development, early math, and literacy preparedness for ALL children from 3 5 years-old. Both our Toddler and Preschool Programs utilize the Creative Curriculum. This program is offered year-round except in July.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.4M
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