Blind Children’s Center

Preparing children who are visually impaired to thrive in a sighted world through inclusive, family-focused early intervention and child development programs

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If you ask any teacher or specialist at BCC, “Who is the Blind Children’s Center’s most confident student?” the answer would come back unanimously—Anadalia. Visit https://t.co/ltzOlY39z9 to read more!!

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We are thrilled to report that our 2020-2021 Annual Report is up on our website! Read about our safe return to school, hear from our CEO and Board President, and learn about our breakdown of services over the past school year. https://t.co/rFgHAQMUVd

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3/ Martha Manzo drops off son Christopher at his school, @LightTheWayBCC, in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The center is a free preschool for children who are blind or visually impaired.

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10/ Alicia Marquez, a teacher for the infants at @LightTheWayBCC, hands Molly Baskin, 1, a toy. Marquez says the school now provides more toys for the students so that sharing is limited.

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7/ The @LightTheWayBCC requires parents and students to follow new covid protocols, including temperature checks and hand sanitizing at drop-off.

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1/🧵Students with disabilities had “sort of this double hit where it was very hard to access school services and very challenging to continue to work on developing new skills,” said Dr. Irene Koolwijk, a specialist at @UCLAHealth.

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On October 15th, #whitecanesafetyday, we celebrate the achievements of the blind and visually impaired community with the white cane serving as a symbol of their independence. At BCC, we are celebrating by practicing our white cane skills and creating our own white cane snacks!

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#blindnessawarenessmonth was established in 2009 to bring insight into the blind and visually impaired community. Throughout the month of October, BCC will be sharing visual impairment educational facts, our school history, and adorable photos of our students to celebrate!

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Calling all sports fans! Bid today to win an exclusive conversation with @leighsteinberg, the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire or @Dodgers legend @SteveGarvey6! https://t.co/zKrS1211aJ Auction closes 5/7 @ 7pm PT!

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Looking for Halloween activities for preschoolers in lieu of trick-or-treating this year? Our teachers have compiled a list of crafts, stories, and songs to share together! https://t.co/3IOLcb2KGX

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Brianna and Brooklyn are enjoying getting messy during our infant class on Zoom! https://t.co/Xka1bAs1Sm

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/1rhs38rqnL

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Kaylee is hard at work practicing her fine motor skills with some craft projects from her teacher! https://t.co/uSvAhqWbtl

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/wqWlmhHeSr

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We're so proud to have had a strong relationship with Delta Gamma collegiate and alumni chapters across the country since our founding in 1938. Check out our archival photos of our work over the years and the Delta… https://t.co/NS9ObxW7z3

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Did you know that we have an awards program honoring college students who have completed projects that deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing children who are blind or visually… https://t.co/vVEvuTKERS

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Our teachers and staff are back and busily preparing for our next semester! They're readying lesson plans so that we can begin remote learning and virtual classes at the end of the month. https://t.co/3NcHlBVupz

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There's no easier way to make a sustainable impact on the lives of children who are blind or visually impaired than monthly giving to BCC! Check out our simple, online portal (link in our bio) to quickly and easily… https://t.co/z4KP8CY1v0

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Help students like Noah learn mobility skills by becoming a monthly donor to BCC today! Dependable monthly donations help us sustain vital programs and ensure we can continue to serve our students for years to come.… https://t.co/2jIprW4Grw

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The Blind Children's Center has been committed to providing quality early education services for children who are visually impaired and their families since our founding in 1938. Help us continue to serve students… https://t.co/U2bEtZN5TL