Author: FBC

‘Snow day’ in Phoenix Gives Unique Experience

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The event, which took place at the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, featured tons of snow, as well as gigantic smiles on the faces of students at the foundation.   From Yahoo via Fox 10 Phoenix, January 2023 From 12 News, January 2023 From Cairns Post (Australia), January 2023  

10 Fun Facts About Braille

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Here’s 10 Things You Didn’t Know     Braille is an essential tool for people who are blind or have low vision, allowing them to read and write through the use of raised dots that can be felt with the fingertips. Here are 10 fun facts about this important system:   1. Braille was invented […]

Affordable Braille Displays

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Where to find a braille display for less than the cost of an iPhone From Technology Tips   Hello, and welcome to another Tech Tip, my name is Seth Leblond and I am the Assistive Technology Coordinator at Foundation for Blind Children. Today I want to talk about a really cool braille display that I […]

Typing For Students with Severe Vision Loss

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All student with any degree of vision loss or multiple disabilities can learn to type. Here’s how best to teach them.   From Teaching Tips Tuesday     Jared: Welcome to Teaching Tips Tuesday my name is Jared Kittleson, Chief Operating Officer here at the Foundation for Blind Children, and today I’m joined by Jenny […]

2022 Phoenix Regional Braille Challenge

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2022 Phoenix Regional Braille Challenge   Foundation for Blind Children Hosts 2022 Regional Braille Challenge on Saturday, December 10th, from 9am-2pm for students who are blind and visually impaired in the Phoenix area   From Foundation For Blind Children, November 2022     Foundation for Blind Children will host its annual Regional Braille Challenge on […]

Foundation for Blind Children CEO, Marc Ashton, Announces Retirement

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Board of Trustees Appoints Current COO Jared Kittelson as Successor   From Foundation For Blind Children, November 2022     Marc Ashton, Foundation for Blind Children CEO, announces plans to retire effective June 2024. FBC’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Chief Operating Officer, Jared Kittelson, to succeed Ashton on July 1, 2024, and […]

The Importance of CVI Assessments

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High quality Cortical Visual Impairment Assessments matter. Here’s why.   From Teaching Tips Tuesday   Jared Kittleson: Welcome to Teaching Tips Tuesday, my name is Jared Kittleson, I am Chief Operating Officer here at Foundation for Blind Children, and today I have the distinct privilege of welcoming Jonathan Graves to Teaching Tips Tuesday, Jonathan welcome! […]

How to Use JAWS on a Laptop

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Shortcuts to Use JAWS on a Laptop without a Numeric Keypad From Technology Tips   Today we’re going to talk about the JAWS laptop keyboard layout. This is a layout that is a little bit “underutilized”, but it’s really important if you have a laptop computer that does not have a numeric keypad. The numeric […]

Working with ESL Students and their Families

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Follow Along as Jared Kittelson, Chief Operating Officer at Foundation for Blind Children joins Conchita Hernandez, Statewide Blind and Vision Specialist at Maryland School for the Blind, as she explains helpful tips on how to maximize success when working with ESL Students and families. From Teaching Tips Tuesday Jared Kittelson: Welcome to Teaching Tips Tuesday, […]

White Cane Walk Raises Awareness for Cane Travelers

Three Children excitedly hold up White Cane Awareness signs in support of the walk outside of the FBC building while another shields his eyes with his hand holding a white cane

Celebrating National White Cane Awareness Month With Foundation for Blind Children   From Foundation For Blind Children, September 2022                               PHOENIX – In celebration of National White Cane Awareness month, the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is hosting their annual “White […]