Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation to Host Community Open House
Join NBCF’s open house to learn about the organization’s growth and various services available to the community
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) is inviting the community to an open house Thursday, October 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. located at 95 S. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Taking place on World Sight Day, the event will help bring awareness to blind and visual impairment, and the important work NBCF does to assist visually impaired students.
“Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation is excited to welcome the community to our home,” says Maribel Garcia, Executive Director of Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation. “Attendees will be able to see first-hand the important impact NBCF has on the community as they explore the Center, meet our students, and learn about our programs.”
During the open house, attendees can experience the life-long skills NBCF teaches to its students through various programs including:
- Offering the first and only pre-school for visually impaired students in the state of Nevada.
- Dots & Tots program for ages 2-3; a class for younger students and their parents to help prep for preschool while also teaching critical learning tools. This program is offered Monday thru Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. to both students and their parents.
- Homework Support is offered Monday thru Friday 3pm – 5pm, with programming taking place from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Summer and a Spring Day Camp are also provided for students during their school breaks. Each year, NBCF gives students a chance to explore new subjects while getting the fun childhood experience of camp.
pre-school students participate in reading circle
NBCF’s open house will provide the community with a chance to explore each of these services in addition to learning a little about what a day in the life of a student with a visual impairment or blindness is like. Staff, board members and students will be available to share what makes NBCF such a critical part of the Southern Nevada community.
Photos Courtesy Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
About Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation
Founded in 2006, by Kevin and Toni Spilsbury, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) is the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of children, ages 0-22, who are visually impaired in Southern Nevada. NBCF provides comprehensive services for children and their families including: advocacy, family support, employment and life skills training, education, adaptive recreation, and health services. To learn more about Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation, visit nvblindchildren.org or call (702) 735-6223.
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation’s programs and services are provided through the generous support of individual and corporate donors.