Beyond Blindness

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and a great time to remind parents and caregivers that taking steps to provide optimal eye health for children is crucial, as vision plays a fundamental role in their overall development, learning, and quality of life. Early detection of vision issues can significantly impact a child's future, and understanding the appropriate stages for eye screenings is essential for parents, educators, and healthcare providers. A recent report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology provides a comprehensive breakdown of recommended eye screenings at each stage of early childhood, who should conduct them, and what to look for to detect potential vision issues. Early detection and treatment is pivotal to offsetting delays in diagnosis and management that can lead to permanent vision loss, impacting a child’s quality of life and educational achievements. To raise awareness during Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Beyond Blindness and our partners, including Marshall B. Ketchum University and Family Support Network, are offering free vision screenings and examinations across Orange County in August. For more information or to schedule an exam, please visit https://lnkd.in/gBJ6bfaY or email info@beyondblindness.org. #BeyondBlindness #OCNonprofit #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth #VisionCare #EarlyDetection

Early intervention is a critical pillar of our Journey of Care™ at Beyond Blindness. We are excited to celebrate the introduction of a landmark bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that will establish grants for states and communities to improve children's vision and eye health through a coordinated system of care. Called the Early Detection of Vision Impairments in Children (EDVI) Act, it aims to ensure all children will receive screening and care that will help overcome any obstacles and delays caused by a visual impairment. While there are several public health programs that offer support for other areas of pediatric health, this will be the first federally funded program addressing vision and equitable eye care for children. As a leader in early intervention for Orange County children with visual impairments and other disabilities, we believe this is an important step forward in delivering quality care to every family in need. It will not only provide more opportunities for early detection of vision concerns, but also reduce disparities in eye health and remove barriers to care that will put infants and toddlers on the path to achieving their fullest potential. For more information about Beyond Blindness' early intervention services, visit https://lnkd.in/gPb-mQEZ or email Irene Takahashi at irene.takahashi@beyondblindness.org. #BeyondBlindness #OCNonprofit #EarlyDetection #EDVIAct #VisionCare

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Join our team, Beyond Blindness is hiring! If interested, please follow the link below to our Careers page for more information. https://loom.ly/_fFb0f0 (Image Description: Image of Beyond Blindness campus with text stating, "We're hiring! Visit our Careers page for more information.".) #hiring #Ocnonprofit #BeyondBlindness #DisabilityAdvocate #joinourteam

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Beyond Blindness recognizes the significance of mental health for our children and their families. For more than 40 years, we have provided comprehensive counseling services to support them. Our Counseling Services aim to foster a warm and inclusive environment for our clients. Dalit, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Counseling Services Manager at Beyond Blindness emphasizes: "We want to make our children and their families strong inside and out." For appointments and more information, please contact Dalit at (949)431-2977. (Image Description: An image of Beyond Blindness Counseling Service Manager, Dalit, smiling at the camera with the quote, "We want to make our children and their families strong inside and out.") #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #Ocnonprofit #BeyondBlindness #DisabilityAdvocate #counselingservices #childrenandfamilies

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Young children's mental health needs are frequently overlooked, yet they are very real. The experiences and challenges they face in their early years can significantly impact their future well-being and happiness. Here are six strategies to help children build resilience and thrive! (Image Description: An image of a young child holding the hand of an adult accompanied by text stating "6 ways to support and develop resilience in young children: 1. Build Relationships, 2. Name Emotions, 3. Provide Safe & Engaging Environments, 4. Model Communication Skills, 5. Develop Connections, 6. Build Social Skills".) #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #Ocnonprofit #BeyondBlindness #DisabilityAdvocate

Are you interested in a hands on learning experience? If so, volunteer here Beyond Blindness! We are currently looking for classroom aides for our center in the Tustin area! [Image Description: Shows a young boy being aided by a teen volunteer with a magnifier at the Beyond Blindness center.] LEARN MORE ➡️: https://loom.ly/CU4cUto

We hope all of our children, families, donors, staff, and volunteers enjoy a wonderful holiday season. A friendly reminder that we will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, thru Monday, January 1, 2024, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. (Image Description: Shows people doing arts and crafts at a Beyond Blindness family celebration. A banner at top of image says: Holiday Break Dates: December 25, 2023 - January 1, 2024.)

I am excited to share that Beyond Blindness has been recognized as a TOP small business workplace in Orange County for both its culture and meaningfulness! I couldn't be prouder of our commitment to our values and service to our clients. No work from home options here, just a group of incredibly dedicated individuals who truly believe in the work we do. Thank you to our fabulous leadership team for making this happen. #topworkplace #companyculture #smallbusiness #teamwork #values