January 2017 News
Executive Director Shari Roeseler smiles wearing glasses and a purple button-down shirt.
Shari's Vision: 
An Exciting Year Ahead

Society Executive Director Shari Roeseler shares her gratitude for 2016 and vision for 2017 in her latest blog post.  Happy New Year from all of us!

Hand reading braille cookbook next to a mixing bowl.
January is National Braille Literacy Month

This month we celebrate the amazing reading system Louis Braille came up with at only 16 years old after losing his vision at age 3.  Want to learn Braille? We start by assessing your current skill level, discuss your needs and develop your plan for reading, writing, labeling and accessing technology.

Two Society for the Blind students pose with their white canes with Sacramento Bee photographer and writer.
Society for the Blind in Sac Bee Book of Dreams

Society for the Blind was honored to be included in Sacramento Bee's 2016 Book of Dreams! Thank you to all who donated - we now have 120 voice recorders to give to Senior IMPACT Project students in 2017! Photographed are the first two students to receive recorders along with the Sacramento Bee photographer and writer. 

Society for the Blind and Reading Service of the Redwoods staff work together at the microphone.
Expanding Access News Telephone Reader Service  

Reading Service of the Redwoods recently asked us if we would combine their service with our Access News Program - we said yes! Now their 150+ listeners in Humboldt County will continue to receive local news.  

Save the Date: 
CareersPLUS Youth 
Open House

Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Society for the Blind

Learn about our new CareersPLUS Youth program! Come for a tour and light refreshments, and hear how we will prepare young adults for college success, the world of work and lifelong independence. High school and college age students, their families and teachers of the visually impaired are encouraged to attend! Learn more about the first three seminars:  Mentors for Success on March 4, Dress for Success on March 18 (new date)  and Curious About Careers on April 22 !

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Become a Monthly Supporter

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