March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of women throughout history. At?Blind Children’s Center?(BCC), we honor the incredible women who have shaped the Center’s mission and continue to lead the charge in empowering children with blindness or low vision. For nearly a century, BCC has been at the forefront of providing educational opportunities and support, with women playing a pivotal role in its success. Meet Diane L. Fazzi, an orientation and mobility specialist, whose work has been vital in advancing BCC’s mission. Diane is a professor in the Orientation & Mobility Specialist Training Program at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), and a member of BCC’s Medical Research Committee. Her knowledge and expertise have helped drive forward the Center’s research and educational initiatives.? ?? Learn more about Diane: https://lnkd.in/gUNUPhnU #blindchildrenscenter #earlychildhoodeducation #blindness #lowvision #womenshistorymonth #calstatela #visionarywomen #visionaryleader
关于我们
The Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1938 by Southern California Delta Gammas. BCC is the only program of its kind in Los Angeles for children from birth to five years-old who are blind or visually impaired. We combine early intervention, early childhood education, and comprehensive family support services to prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive. Our center-based programs bring children with vision loss, autism, disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions, together with their typically developing peers to create inclusive environments where all children can experience belonging and reach their fullest potential. Children with severe vision loss and other disabilities learn differently and require specialized services and individualized curriculum. At the same time, parents/caregivers need tools, knowledge, and support so they can foster their child’s healthy social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. BCC’s programs provide comprehensive education, health, mental health, and nutrition services, as well as coordinated therapeutic services, including sensory development, orientation and mobility, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language development, and braille pre-literacy skills. IRS TAX ID # 95 1656369
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https://www.blindchildrenscenter.org
Blind Children's Center的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 教育业
- 规模
- 11-50 人
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- Los Angeles，CA
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1938
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- head start、early head start、early intervention、early childhood education、health services、mental health services 、nutrition services 、sensory development、orientation and mobility、occupational therapy、physical therapy、speech/language development、braille pre-literacy skills、vision loss、disabilities、complex medical conditions、specialized services、individualized curriculum和inclusive programs
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4120 Marathon Street
US，CA，Los Angeles，90029
Blind Children's Center员工
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Last month, the Blind Children's Center welcomed Congresswoman Laura Friedman for an inside look at how the Head Start program is transforming the lives of children and families. As a proud member of the Head Start community, BCC provides an inclusive learning environment where children of all abilities can learn, grow and thrive. ?? ?? Read more about Congresswoman Friedman's visit: https://lnkd.in/gbdYquDE
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It was a year full of growth, transformation, and embracing the future! Thank you to our long-time supporters, donors, community partners, volunteers, and staff for being part of our historical year. We look forward to the exceptional opportunities 2025 will bring! Click below ?? to view the BCC Grand Reopening Celebration video.
BCC Grand Reopening Celebration
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Congratulations to our CEO, Sarah Orth, M.P.A., for being nominated for the L.A. Times B2B Publishing 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards! Sarah is an incredible leader who leads with empathy, integrity, and passion everyday. Thank you for being a positive changemaker in the community and inspiring us all to do the same. ?
Thank you to my team for nominating me for an LA Times Inspirational Women Leadership Award. It takes a village and I would not be the leader I am without the amazing staff of the Blind Children's Center and our fabulous Board of Directors.
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It's #HeadStartAwarenessMonth —a time to honor the vital role these programs play in preparing children from low-income families for success in school. BCC is proud to be part of the Head Start community and offer its services to young children in Los Angeles. “At BCC, we are committed to supporting the healthy development of children with varying abilities from birth to age five,” said BCC Chief Executive Officer Sarah Orth. To learn more about Head Start Awareness Month, read the full article. ?? https://lnkd.in/gbBd4rFb
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For more than 25 years, the Blind Children’s Center’s Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant Program has supported scientific research seeking cures for juvenile blindness. Lisa D. Hansen—a longtime board member, donor and dear friend to the BCC community—was a champion of the research grant program through which BCC awards annual grants. “The purpose of our research grant is to support the prevention of vision loss in young children,” said Research Committee Chair Sherwin J. Isenberg, M.D. Learn more about the Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant Program recipient in our 2024 Annual Report. Annual Report ?? https://lnkd.in/gbgwZ2Ti
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As October begins, World Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the blind and visually impaired community, raises awareness and promotes an understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with visual impairments. “At Blind Children’s Center (BCC), we understand the importance of creating accessible environments for children who are blind or visually impaired – a population that is often overlooked and under-served,” said Chief Executive Officer Sarah Orth. “World Blindness Awareness Month allows us to illuminate opportunities to foster an inclusive community.” To read the full article click here ??
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It's time for another #TransformationTuesday ! ?? Take a look at the before and after of the big yard, main hallway, and living room! ?? #blindchildrenscenter #earlylearningprograms #earlyheadstart #headstart #renovations #beforeandafter
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Today, we celebrate the 3?? 4??th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of those with disabilities! ?? At BCC, we are proud to create inclusive environments where all children can experience belonging and reach their fullest potential! ?? ?? ?? ?? #bcc #visuallyimpaired #blindness #headstart #earlyheadstart #earlychildhoodeducation #childrenwithdisabilities #DisabilityIndependenceDay #DisabilityAwarenessMonth
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Renovations are almost at the finish line! Here are some before and after videos of the building exterior, hallways, and staircases! ? ?? #blindchildrenscenter #earlylearningprograms #earlyheadstart #headstart #renovations