Infant & Early Childhood Program
Junior Blind's Infant & Early Childhood Program Specialists in collaboration with University of Kansas (KU) assistant research professor, Muriel Saunders, Ph.D., found that Apple iPads may help improve the lives of children with severe visual impairments. The Infant & Early Childhood Program has begun formal research investigating the impact of using the iPad to help children with low vision develop functional vision skills. For more information about Junior Blind and KU's initial findings click here.
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Junior Blind Olympics
The Junior Blind Olympics is the premier event for athletes from across the country who are blind and visually impaired. The event allows access for all youth, despite their disabilities, to participate in challenging, fun and confidence-building activities. Competition includes shot put, archery, rowing, soccer throw, goal ball, rock climbing, running long jump and 50-yard dash. For more information about the event, click here.
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Junior Blind's Camp Bloomfield
Junior Blind's Camp Bloomfield provides children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem, build independence and fully experience the joys of the great outdoors. Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, this 40-acre campground offers various week-long camp sessions for children of all ages and disabilities. The largest of its kind in the Western United States, Camp Bloomfield serves hundreds of campers free of charge each summer and is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). For more information about this program, click here.
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KCET | SoCal Cares
Junior Blind is honored to be featured on KCET's SoCal Cares as a non-profit making a real difference. SoCal Cares is a special segment produced by the award-winning news program, SoCal Connected. The feature was made possible by the generosity of Junior Blind and KCET supporters Albert and Janey Sweet and the Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings.
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