@VCBFresno

VCB is a nonprofit organization that supports, trains, and employs people who are blind or low vision in California's Central Valley.

 Fresno and Bakersfield
myvcb.org/
Joined January 2012
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Please join Disability & Voting: A Community Meeting, to talk about voting rights and access. On zoom and in person. Date: Thursday, October 29th Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun, Bakersfield, or on zoom Sign up at bit.ly/disabledpeoplevote
Community meeting flyer. Text reads: Disability & Voting: A Community Meeting. Join us to talk about voting rights and accessibility! Welcoming Deaf and hard of hearing people, blind and low vision folks, and people with chronic illness, mental health disabilities, and other disabilities. On zoom and in person! Event will be in Spanish & English. Contact us for other access needs. info@canaryresistance.org.

ALT Community meeting flyer. Text reads: Disability & Voting: A Community Meeting. Join us to talk about voting rights and accessibility! Welcoming Deaf and hard of hearing people, blind and low vision folks, and people with chronic illness, mental health disabilities, and other disabilities. On zoom and in person! Event will be in Spanish & English. Contact us for other access needs. [email protected].

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October is Blindness Awareness Month! This month, we're shining a light on the realities of blindness and low vision. Join us this month in promoting understanding, accessibility, and inclusion for everyone.
Image 1: White Cane Day participants walk along a sunny park path in Fresno, with a guide dog and some using their canes. Volunteers and staff walk alongside clients and family under tall green trees and a clear blue sky.

ALT Image 1: White Cane Day participants walk along a sunny park path in Fresno, with a guide dog and some using their canes. Volunteers and staff walk alongside clients and family under tall green trees and a clear blue sky.

Image 2: A group photo taken outdoors in a park on a partly cloudy day. About 20 people stand in a crowd behind a large banner, smiling at the camera. Text:WHITE CANE DAY." Below it, "Hosted By:" logo for VCB, the Valley Center for the Blind, in blue. (559-222-4447 / 661-865-5115), myvcb.org and the social handle Valley Center for the Blind

ALT Image 2: A group photo taken outdoors in a park on a partly cloudy day. About 20 people stand in a crowd behind a large banner, smiling at the camera. Text:WHITE CANE DAY." Below it, "Hosted By:" logo for VCB, the Valley Center for the Blind, in blue. (559-222-4447 / 661-865-5115), myvcb.org and the social handle Valley Center for the Blind

Image 3: A large group photo of about 40 people gathered on a sunny grass lawn in a park, taken for White Cane Day in Fresno with Valley Center for the Blind. Under a bright, cloudless blue sky, participants stand and kneel in rows in front of a grassy hill topped with a flagpole. Several people hold white canes. Tall green trees frame both sides of the photo, and everyone is smiling or posing playfully for the camera.

ALT Image 3: A large group photo of about 40 people gathered on a sunny grass lawn in a park, taken for White Cane Day in Fresno with Valley Center for the Blind. Under a bright, cloudless blue sky, participants stand and kneel in rows in front of a grassy hill topped with a flagpole. Several people hold white canes. Tall green trees frame both sides of the photo, and everyone is smiling or posing playfully for the camera.

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Calling all kids and teens who are blind or have low vision! Put on your coolest costume and join us for an afternoon of spooky fun. 🦇
A black Halloween flyer with cartoon ghosts, stars, and candy illustrations, promoting a trick-or-treat event for blind and low-vision kids and teens, with a QR code at the bottom. Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

ALT A black Halloween flyer with cartoon ghosts, stars, and candy illustrations, promoting a trick-or-treat event for blind and low-vision kids and teens, with a QR code at the bottom. Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

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Tomorrow's the day! 🦯💙 White Cane Day with Valley Center for the Blind is TOMORROW, Saturday, October 17! Join us for a fun-filled community walk, great company, and a chance to celebrate the white cane as a symbol of independence. 🌟
Fresno: Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Inspiration Park, 5770 W Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eCInziMTBUmxR9qxArBFEFJGeQQdA7NAuSJV2gyZgIZUMTBXVFdZOFo3V0xVVFVUU1pRTTNPRE1VNS4u&origin=QRCode Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 1:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

ALT Fresno: Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Inspiration Park, 5770 W Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eCInziMTBUmxR9qxArBFEFJGeQQdA7NAuSJV2gyZgIZUMTBXVFdZOFo3V0xVVFVUU1pRTTNPRE1VNS4u&origin=QRCode Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 1:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

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A monthly gift of just a few dollars can have a lasting impact. When you become a recurring donor to VCB, you're helping provide training, resources, and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Visit vcb.givingfuel.com/valley-ce…
#GiveMonthly #VCB #BlindnessAwareness #CommunityImpact Image text: your support is not just a donation, it's hope, independence, and a future reclaimed. Valley Center for the Blind supports, trains, and employs people with vision loss. support our mission at https://myvcb.org/

ALT #GiveMonthly #VCB #BlindnessAwareness #CommunityImpact Image text: your support is not just a donation, it's hope, independence, and a future reclaimed. Valley Center for the Blind supports, trains, and employs people with vision loss. support our mission at https://myvcb.org/

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A huge THANK YOU to the amazing members of Delta Gamma Sorority for volunteering at VCB’s Dining in the Dark! 💙 We truly appreciate Delta Gamma for showing up and supporting VCB’s mission to support, train, and employ people who are blind or have low vision.
#ThankYou #DeltaGamma #DiningInTheDark Image Description: A group photo at the Valley Center for the Blind's "Dining in the Dark" fundraiser. On the left are the four Delta Gamma volunteers, dressed in casual blues and neutrals. On the right, are Jill (Outreach and Development Manager), Kathy (Fresno Delta Gamma Alumnae President), and Shellena (Executive Director). Behind them is a navy event sign and the banquet hall set up for dinner in the background.

ALT #ThankYou #DeltaGamma #DiningInTheDark Image Description: A group photo at the Valley Center for the Blind's "Dining in the Dark" fundraiser. On the left are the four Delta Gamma volunteers, dressed in casual blues and neutrals. On the right, are Jill (Outreach and Development Manager), Kathy (Fresno Delta Gamma Alumnae President), and Shellena (Executive Director). Behind them is a navy event sign and the banquet hall set up for dinner in the background.

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Happy World Sight Day from VCB! Today is a great day to celebrate people who are blind or have low vision and to share a friendly reminder about how we can all be more respectful and helpful.
#VCB #WorldVisionDay #Independence #WhiteCane Image: A graphic with a large eye design. In the center of the eye is a photo of a man with a white cane crossing the road. Image text: World Sight Day. VCB eye logo. 559-222-4447. myvcb.org

ALT #VCB #WorldVisionDay #Independence #WhiteCane Image: A graphic with a large eye design. In the center of the eye is a photo of a man with a white cane crossing the road. Image text: World Sight Day. VCB eye logo. 559-222-4447. myvcb.org

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Every Dollar Makes a Difference Become a Monthly Hero for Valley Center for the Blind! No gift is too small when it comes to changing lives. Making a recurring gift is easy! Visit VCB Giving and simply check the box for a recurring donation.
#ValleyCenterfortheBlind #MonthlyGiving #MakeADifference #SupportVCB Image text: your support is not just a donation, it's hope, independence, and a future reclaimed. Valley Center for the Blind supports, trains, and employs people with vision loss. support our mission at myvcb.org

ALT #ValleyCenterfortheBlind #MonthlyGiving #MakeADifference #SupportVCB Image text: your support is not just a donation, it's hope, independence, and a future reclaimed. Valley Center for the Blind supports, trains, and employs people with vision loss. support our mission at myvcb.org

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VCB is hosting White Cane Day in Bakersfield and Fresno this month! Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: The Park at River Walk Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Inspiration Park
Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

ALT Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

ALT Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno Image Text: 2026 White Cane Safety Day Bakersfield: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30PM to 5:30PM The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Fresno: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00AM to 5:30PM Inspiration Park, Fresno

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Dont forget to TRICK OR TREAT with VCB! Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision and their families are invited to join us for arts & crafts and trick-or-treating in costume! RSVP at myvcb.org/calendar-events
Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

ALT Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

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A huge thank-you to Devin, our ILS Instructor, for helping our Dining in the Dark guests experience mealtime in a whole new way! 👏
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A new month means new opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun! We have a great lineup of social groups, workshops, classes, and special events planned throughout October. Check out this month's calendar below and join us, we can't wait to see you!
#VCBEvents #SocialGroups #StayConnected Image Text: October Events. Join us this Month! Oct 1: Young Adult Group Oct 7, 14, 21, 28: Welcome Wednesday Oct 10: White Cane Safety Day - Bakersfield Oct 12: Lunch Bunch - Fresno Oct 14: Coffee with Alvin Oct 16: Book Club Oct 17: White Cane Safety Day - Fresno Oct 26: Tea Time Talk Oct 30: Parenting Group Oct 30: Game Night Questions or RSVP: 559-222-4447. VCB eye logo

ALT #VCBEvents #SocialGroups #StayConnected Image Text: October Events. Join us this Month! Oct 1: Young Adult Group Oct 7, 14, 21, 28: Welcome Wednesday Oct 10: White Cane Safety Day - Bakersfield Oct 12: Lunch Bunch - Fresno Oct 14: Coffee with Alvin Oct 16: Book Club Oct 17: White Cane Safety Day - Fresno Oct 26: Tea Time Talk Oct 30: Parenting Group Oct 30: Game Night Questions or RSVP: 559-222-4447. VCB eye logo

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Great time recording at Q971 Radio! Jamie, VCB Workforce Readiness Manager stopped by the station to talk to Greg about our services and Dining in the Dark event. Thank you for having us! Visit myvcb.org to learn more about VCB.
#ValleyCenterForTheBlind #DiningInTheDark #Fresno #CommunityRadio Image Description: Jamie from Valley Center for the Blind smiles while sitting at a radio station desk, holding a microphone. She's wearing a navy blue polo shirt with the VCB logo. The desk has a keyboard, binders, and papers on it.

ALT #ValleyCenterForTheBlind #DiningInTheDark #Fresno #CommunityRadio Image Description: Jamie from Valley Center for the Blind smiles while sitting at a radio station desk, holding a microphone. She's wearing a navy blue polo shirt with the VCB logo. The desk has a keyboard, binders, and papers on it.

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A BIG thank you to Advanced Retina Care! We’re so grateful for Advanced Retina Care’s continued support of our mission to support, train and employ people who are blind or have low vision throughout the Central Valley.
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Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision and their families are invited to join us for arts & crafts and trick-or-treating in costume! Dates: October 9th — Fresno October 16th — Visalia October 23rd — Bakersfield Time: 3 PM – 5 PM RSVP at myvcb.org/calendar-events
Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

ALT Image text: VCB – Valley Center for the Blind TRICK OR TREAT Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating at VCB in costume! Dates: October 9th – Fresno October 16th – Visalia October 23rd – Bakersfield Time: 3 PM to 5 PM RSVP at: myvcb.org/calendar-events

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If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, this is your sign. Join VCB at Fort Washington Golf & Country Club in Fresno for a night of great food, good company, plenty of laughs and a dining experience. 👉 Get your tickets at myvcb.org
Image: Dark navy blue graphic with a gold lines and small white stars. Text: Valley Center for the Blind. Dining in the Dark. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that will have your senses on overload. All proceeds will benefit Valley Center for the Blind and the clients they serve. September 24, 2026 Fort Washington Golf and Country Club 10272 N. Millbrook Avenue Fresno, CA 93730 6:00pm

ALT Image: Dark navy blue graphic with a gold lines and small white stars. Text: Valley Center for the Blind. Dining in the Dark. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that will have your senses on overload. All proceeds will benefit Valley Center for the Blind and the clients they serve. September 24, 2026 Fort Washington Golf and Country Club 10272 N. Millbrook Avenue Fresno, CA 93730 6:00pm

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VCB is excited to welcome HapWare for a hands-on demonstration of ALEYE, a wearable technology designed to make nonverbal communication more accessible during social interactions. Register to attend: ow.ly/Ofvn50ZEm5G
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Valley Center for the Blind will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! ❤️💙 We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Image Description: American flag on top left corner. Two people in hard hats point to the top. Image Text: Valley Center for the Blind will be closed in observance of labor day on Monday September 7th, 2026. We will Re-Open on Tuesday, September 8th at 9am. Happy Labor Day.

ALT Image Description: American flag on top left corner. Two people in hard hats point to the top. Image Text: Valley Center for the Blind will be closed in observance of labor day on Monday September 7th, 2026. We will Re-Open on Tuesday, September 8th at 9am. Happy Labor Day.

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Congratulations to Gabriella Bigler, our 2026 Dining in the Dark Bakersfield guest speaker, on winning GOLD with Team USA at the 2026 World Rowing Championships! Congratulations, Gabriella! #WorldChampion #AdaptiveRowing #TeamUSA #ValleyCenterForTheBlind
Image Description: Five members of the USA Rowing team, including Gabriella (on far left), proudly pose together wearing matching dark blue athletic uniforms with red and white accents. Each athlete wears a gold medal around their neck as they sit closely together with their arms around one another. A large American flag fills the background, along with event logos and signage from the rowing competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ALT Image Description: Five members of the USA Rowing team, including Gabriella (on far left), proudly pose together wearing matching dark blue athletic uniforms with red and white accents. Each athlete wears a gold medal around their neck as they sit closely together with their arms around one another. A large American flag fills the background, along with event logos and signage from the rowing competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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We hope you'll join us for our Virtual Group Classes designed to provide helpful information and opportunities to connect with others while building skills in Assistive Technology, Independent Living, and more. To register, click: ow.ly/5nZL50ZIwMT
Image Text: 1ST THURSDAY ASISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) JOIN US TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS THAT MAKE EVERYDAY TASKS MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT. 2ND THURSDAY BRAILLE & COMMUNICATION (B/C) JOIN US TO BUILD BRAILLE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT SUPPORT CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION, AND INDEPENDENCE. 3RD THURSDAY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS) JOIN US TO LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR GREATER CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE. 4TH THURSDAY INDEPENDENT TRAVEL /LOW VISION TRAINING (IT/LV)

ALT Image Text: 1ST THURSDAY ASISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) JOIN US TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS THAT MAKE EVERYDAY TASKS MORE ACCESSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT. 2ND THURSDAY BRAILLE & COMMUNICATION (B/C) JOIN US TO BUILD BRAILLE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT SUPPORT CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION, AND INDEPENDENCE. 3RD THURSDAY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS) JOIN US TO LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR GREATER CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE. 4TH THURSDAY INDEPENDENT TRAVEL /LOW VISION TRAINING (IT/LV)

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