Beyond Blindness
Also known as Blind Children's Learning Center.
Beyond Blindness is an organization in Santa Ana, CA offering childcare, clothing, crisis services, disability services, education, financial, healthcare, mental health, training, and youth services. Empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential.
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Clothing, Crisis services, Disability services, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.beyondblindness.org/
- EIN
- 956097023
Services
Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation
Weekly home visits from Infant Development Specialists with parent education and support.
Eligibility: Ages 0-3 with confirmed vision diagnosis and/or developmental delay (referral grid); another page says birth to age 5.
Application: Call or email the contact in the referral grid, or submit an online referral form.
Fees: Services are free to low cost.
Infant/Toddler Classrooms
Toddler classrooms focus on healthy development and school readiness in an inclusive environment.
Inclusive Preschool
Teachers and staff work with families to develop individual plans supporting children's development.
Application: Contact the program by phone or email.
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Physical therapy for motor development, occupational therapy for sensory and fine motor skills, speech therapy for communication.
Application: Contact info@beyondblindness.org or call.
Fees: Insurance accepted from listed plans; insurance is not the only access point.
Low vision clinic and vision instruction
Includes low vision clinic, TVI instruction, O&M, Braille and assistive technology training.
TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility
TVIs work with children at home and at school; O&M teaches white cane travel and assistive technology.
Eligibility: School age support ages 3-22.
Application: Call or email the Chief Program Officer contact.
Counseling
One-on-one, family, play therapy, in-home services and therapy for teens and siblings.
Application: Contact the Family Support office by phone.
Fees: Services are free to low cost.
Resource Center and social worker access
Guidance from a licensed social worker to access services at Beyond Blindness and in the community.
Application: Call ext. 4160 or use the contact form.
Languages: Spanish
Inclusive Summer Camp
Inclusive, accessible camp for children ages 3-10.
Fees: $275 single week or $450 two weeks; financial aid and payment plans available.
Schedule: Week One July 20-24, Week Two July 27-31; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Next Steps Summer Camp
Camp for older campers building independence through life skills and community experiences.
Fees: $250 per camper.
Schedule: Camp dates July 13-17.
Social Society peer group
Social emotional learning, independent living skills, peer mentoring led by a TVI.
Eligibility: Ages 8-18.
Application: Email completed registration forms.
Fees: Free.
Schedule: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 PM.
Learning Link
Parent-child play sessions at the center.
Application: Email to RSVP; drop-ins welcome.
Fees: No cost.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am.
Accessibility: Transportation assistance available.
Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program
Anonymous donor matching for selected current or alumni families.
Eligibility: Current or former client, demonstrated need, California resident.
Application: Applications open Sept 21, 2026; deadline Nov 6, 2026; digital or PDF form.
Locations
- Beyond Blindness main site, 18542-B Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Questions
What does Beyond Blindness offer?
Beyond Blindness offers Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation, Infant/Toddler Classrooms, Inclusive Preschool, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Low vision clinic and vision instruction, TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility, Counseling, Resource Center and social worker access, Inclusive Summer Camp, Next Steps Summer Camp, Social Society peer group, Learning Link, and Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program.
Where is Beyond Blindness?
Beyond Blindness is at 18542-B Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92705.
How do I contact Beyond Blindness?
To reach Beyond Blindness, visit https://www.beyondblindness.org/.
Who is eligible for Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation?
Eligibility for Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation: Ages 0-3 with confirmed vision diagnosis and/or developmental delay (referral grid); another page says birth to age 5.
Does Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation cost anything?
Fees for Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation: Services are free to low cost.
How do I apply for Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation?
Application for Home-based early intervention and vision stimulation: Call or email the contact in the referral grid, or submit an online referral form.
How do I apply for Inclusive Preschool?
Application for Inclusive Preschool: Contact the program by phone or email.
Does Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy cost anything?
Fees for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy: Insurance accepted from listed plans; insurance is not the only access point.
How do I apply for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy?
Application for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy: Contact info@beyondblindness.org or call.
Who is eligible for TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility?
Eligibility for TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility: School age support ages 3-22.
How do I apply for TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility?
Application for TVI instruction and Orientation & Mobility: Call or email the Chief Program Officer contact.
Does Counseling cost anything?
Fees for Counseling: Services are free to low cost.
How do I apply for Counseling?
Application for Counseling: Contact the Family Support office by phone.
How do I apply for Resource Center and social worker access?
Application for Resource Center and social worker access: Call ext. 4160 or use the contact form.
When is Inclusive Summer Camp available?
Schedule for Inclusive Summer Camp: Week One July 20-24, Week Two July 27-31; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Does Inclusive Summer Camp cost anything?
Fees for Inclusive Summer Camp: $275 single week or $450 two weeks; financial aid and payment plans available.
When is Next Steps Summer Camp available?
Schedule for Next Steps Summer Camp: Camp dates July 13-17.
Does Next Steps Summer Camp cost anything?
Fees for Next Steps Summer Camp: $250 per camper.
Who is eligible for Social Society peer group?
Eligibility for Social Society peer group: Ages 8-18.
When is Social Society peer group available?
Schedule for Social Society peer group: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 PM.
Does Social Society peer group cost anything?
Fees for Social Society peer group: Free.
How do I apply for Social Society peer group?
Application for Social Society peer group: Email completed registration forms.
When is Learning Link available?
Schedule for Learning Link: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am.
Does Learning Link cost anything?
Fees for Learning Link: No cost.
How do I apply for Learning Link?
Application for Learning Link: Email to RSVP; drop-ins welcome.
Who is eligible for Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program?
Eligibility for Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program: Current or former client, demonstrated need, California resident.
How do I apply for Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program?
Application for Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program: Applications open Sept 21, 2026; deadline Nov 6, 2026; digital or PDF form.
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