2008 Charity - Foundation for Blind Children
Founded in 1952, the Foundation for Blind Children has become a national model for agencies serving the blind. Since the number of blind babies born in Arizona and those referred for services has increased over 300% in the last ten years, the number of children and adults served through FBC has grown to over 2,500 in just the last year.
As the only agency of its kind in Arizona, the Foundation for Blind Children is an essential resource to families and children with blindness or low vision. Without FBC, blind children would not get the
opportunities that should be available to every child - to learn, play sports, participate fully in the world around them and become successful, productive adults.
The Foundation for Blind Children provides a comprehensive program of services, which optimizes the blind, or visually impaired child's development and which provides many opportunities to lead a meaningful and productive life--starting with infancy, through preschool, elementary and secondary education throughout college and adulthood. Many of the FBC children graduate from college, pursue successful careers and lead lives filled with enriching possibilities.
The mission of the Foundation for Blind Children is to help blind and visually impaired children, adults and their families lead lives of independence and dignity through mastery of their environment. This will be accomplished through education, training, counseling, communication and technology.
The Foundation for Blind Children is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.