Blind Service Association

Reading and recording:the purpose of the program is to provide one-on-one reading and recording of material so that Blind and visually impaired people are able to maintain their independence whether at school, on the job or in their home.

Support services:the purpose of the program is to provide education, recreation and support to Blind and visually impaired adults. There are four separate support groups that individuals attend on a monthly basis. The purpose is to offer support to those who are trying to adjust to their eye condition. Educational seminars are held one to two times per month in order to offer information to help Blind and visually impaired people better adapt to their condition. In addition, bsa supports their clients with various clubs and social events that help them to remain active. Bsa also provides individual private braille lessons and adaptive technology support.

Pathways (youth program):the purpose of the program is to provide visually impaired and Blind students with mentoring, academic track coaching, college readiness, computer training, a quarterly newsletter and a 6-week summer program called pathways. The purpose of pathways is to promote independence as these young people reach adulthood. They are taught daily living skills, participate in recreational and performing arts activities and learn cane travel as they visit various cultural sites in the city. Bsa also provides glasses and vision aids to those in need and grants $30,000 yearly in educational scholarships to legally Blind college, graduate and vocational students.

View (visual impairment employment waygate):the purpose of this program is to help alleviate the 70% unemployment figure amongst people who are Blind and visually impaired. Coaching, mentoring and workshops are offered in groups and privately to help assist clients as they work to find jobs in the community.

Senior program:the purpose of this program is to provide education, support and social activities to help those with age related eye diseases lead more managable lives. There is also a membership club for those aged fifty and up called the vision connection, which offers special invitations to events and a monthly newsletter.