Happy Holidays and Heartfelt Thanks | |
In her latest blog post, Executive Director Shari Roeseler shares her gratitude this holiday season and hope for the new year as we work to expand our reach.
Read Shari's blog post
| | | Support Society this Holiday Season | |
At Society, we are proud to be a warm and joyful gathering place where all people losing vision can feel welcome and safe as they learn essential skills to navigate the world.
Your gift today will ensure every person losing their vision in the coming year can join our caring community and discover, develop and achieve their full potential.
Make your year-end gift to Society today
| | Navigating a New World: Meet Lydia | |
Our Core client Lydia has raised biological and adopted children, lived in a one-bedroom cabin with her family of seven, run businesses, and moved up and down the West Coast – all with vision loss that began at age 13. Now the grandmother of 10 is learning how to cross the street where she grew up.
Read Lydia's story
| | | Society is Closing for the Holidays | |
To give our staff an opportunity to enjoy time with their loved ones and recharge for the year ahead, Society for the Blind will be closed from December 24-January 2.
Happy Holidays!
| | | Thank You to Kaiser and AT&T | |
We are profoundly grateful to Kaiser Permanente and AT&T for their recent generous grants to support our work.
Kaiser granted us $25,000 to expand our Core and CareersPLUS programs.
AT&T granted us $20,000 to bridge the digital divide by providing accessible devices and internet access.
Thank you!
| | | Client and Volunteer in Roseville Newspaper | |
Our wonderful client and volunteer Donna Carrell was recently featured in the Roseville Press Tribune for her experience with vision loss and her volunteer work teaching arts and crafts to our seniors. Congratulations, Donna!
Check out the story
| | | Enjoy a Weekend of Snow Sports with Sierra Regional Ski for Light | |
March 14-16, 2026
Adults with vision loss can enjoy a three-day weekend of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Tahoe Donner in Truckee, hosted by Sierra Regional Ski for Light.
Learn more and apply
| | | Check Out SIP's Holiday Celebration Photos | | | Join Our Independent Living Program | Our Independent Living program at Society serves people ages 18-54 who are losing their vision and are unemployed and not seeking employment. We will provide assessments, training, adaptive technology and more for people who do not have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). Email Dixie Nolasco to learn more. | | | Check Out a New Year of Activities | As we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, make sure to look for our many virtual and in-person opportunities to gather in community in the new year while practicing non-visual skills. From yoga and art to cooking, technology and writing, people of all ages can join in. | | | | | |
