Anchor Center for Blind Children

10/07/2026

Don’t miss your chance to attend Anchor Center’s signature gala, Sunset in the City, and hear from our incredible keynote speaker, Erik Weihenmayer!

⏰ Limited general seating tickets are available through Friday, October 9!

Join our emcees, Steve Staeger of 9NEWS and Danielle Grant of Denver7, for an unforgettable evening supporting Colorado’s children who are blind and low vision, and their families.

📅 Saturday, October 24 5:30pm
📍 ReelWorks Event Center | RiNo, Denver
🎟️ Tickets: $165

Your ticket includes:
✨ Complimentary valet service
🍽️ Gourmet catered dinner
🍷 Open bar & w**e service
🎁 Exclusive silent & live auction experiences
❤️ And an inspiring evening making a difference for children and families in our community

Don't wait - tickets are almost gone! Join us for a magical evening of celebration, inspiration, and making a difference for children and families.

👉 Purchase your tickets now: anchorcenter.org/sunset26tickets

10/01/2026

All of us at Anchor Center were so excited to see Erik Weihenmayer, Anchor Center for Blind Children’s 2026 Sunset in the City keynote speaker, featured on 9NEWS (KUSA) yesterday talking about his incredible new children’s book, Touching Everest!

Erik’s story is extraordinary: he became the first blind person to summit Mount Everest and has spent his life showing the world that there are truly No Barriers to what’s possible.

Now, Touching Everest is helping children who are blind and visually impaired experience his Everest adventure through tactile illustrations and Braille—bringing the story to life through touch.

And we can’t wait to bring Erik’s inspiring message to Sunset in the City on October 24! His journey, his passion for accessibility and his belief in possibility make him the perfect person to help us celebrate the incredible children and families of Anchor.

🎥 Watch the news feature below!

Then, join us at Sunset in the City on Saturday, October 24th at 5:30pm for an unforgettable evening with Erik and the Anchor community. Visit anchorcenter.org/sunset26tickets to purchase tickets.



https://youtu.be/uenfTuwhdBQ?si=ZzaniA9ESyBhelM8

09/29/2026

TREMENDOUS TUESDAYS: MEET INDIGO

"Indigo has blossomed in so many wonderful ways during her time at Anchor, and we couldn't be more proud to be a part of the Anchor community!

She has grown from a timid explorer of the Motor Room into a bold and enthusiastic participant, charging in each week with excitement, jumping into the ball pit, and riding every car with exuberance.

Her adventurous spirit has even extended to Kitchen Time, where she has discovered new foods that she likes including pickles, seaweed, and oranges!

Beyond her physical and culinary adventures, what truly warms our hearts is the kind and caring person she is becoming through being part of the Anchor community. Indigo shows genuine compassion for her friends when they're having a hard time, and naturally steps into a leadership role when she's able to help guide her peers.

Whether she's leading the way in the Motor Room or soaking in the magic of the light room, especially the Spinning Wand, and all that glitters and moves, changing shapes as it glows, Indigo brings joy, courage, and heart to everything she does.

We are so grateful for the Anchor community and the incredible role it and all the teachers have played in her growth!" - Indigo's parents, Frankki and Doug

09/18/2026

🏅 What a great day at Anchor! 🏅

Our first Community Day of the year was a Sports Day, and it was full of opportunities to move, explore, connect and play! 💙

We were thrilled to welcome guests from Special Olympics Colorado Young Athletes and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes - USABA , including Christian King, a member of the U.S. Paralympics Men’s Goalball Team.

Our children and families had the chance to explore adaptive sports, get hands-on with equipment, try new activities and learn from athletes who are showing that sports are for everyone! ⚽🏐🥅

Sports offer so much more than physical activity. For children with visual impairments, participating in sports can help build orientation and mobility skills, confidence, communication and social skills, while creating meaningful opportunities to work together, follow directions, navigate space and experience what it means to be part of a team. 🤝

With 22 families joining us, it was an incredible morning of connection, inclusion and fun!

A huge thank-you to our community partners and athletes for spending the morning with us and helping our children ! 🧡

09/18/2026

✨ NEW LIMITED SUNSET IN THE CITY VIP EXPERIENCE JUST ANNOUNCED! ✨

Make your Sunset in the City experience even more memorable with a 45-minute private meet & greet with Weihenmayer before the gala! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!

🥂 VIP Experience — $240 total
Includes:
• General Admission to Sunset in the City
• 45-minute private meet & greet with Erik
• Private cocktail lounge
• VIP experience from 4:45–5:30 p.m.
• Limited to just 30 guests!

Already purchased your ticket? Add VIP access for just $75! Reach out to Melissa at [email protected].

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🎟️ Purchase tickets: anchorcenter.org/sunset26tickets
Learn more at anchorcenter.org/sunset2026

Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet Erik, hear his story and celebrate an evening supporting children with blindness and visual impairments. 🧡

09/02/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED....A HISTORY-MAKING KEYNOTE SPEAKER. A NIGHT WITH NO BARRIERS.

We’re beyond excited to announce Erik Weihenmayer as the keynote speaker for our 2026 Sunset in the City Gala!

The first blind person to summit Mount Everest, Erik has spent his life proving that barriers don’t have to define what’s possible.

That same spirit drives everything we do at Anchor Center: creating possibilities for every child who walks through our doors. ❤️

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 ReelWorks, Denver

🎟️ Tables are filling fast! Don’t miss this unforgettable night.

🔗 anchorcenter.org/sunset26tickets or learn more about the event at anchorcenter.org/sunset2026

Purchase Your Sunset in the City 2026 Tickets A benefit for Anchor Center for Blind Children Click here to go to Sunset in the City event details. CAN’T ATTEND BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE?

08/28/2026

There’s something special about the first week of school, the excitement of familiar faces, the courage it takes to try something new, and the joy of discovering just how much is possible.

For our children, a new school year is more than a fresh start. It’s a chance to explore, grow in confidence, build connections, and discover the world in their own unique way.

We’re honored to walk alongside our children and families through each step of that journey. Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and countless moments worth celebrating.

Welcome back, Anchor families. We’re so glad you’re here.

08/26/2026

Today, we remember and honor Dolly Parton and the incredible legacy she leaves through her love of children, books, and the power of imagination.

Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and its Braille Tales collaboration with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), the joy of receiving a free book has been made accessible to children who are blind or low vision.

This partnership holds a very special place in the heart of Anchor Center for Blind Children. We have been fortunate to help register hundreds of our families for this wonderful program over the years, giving young children the opportunity to experience the excitement of receiving a book of their very own while building early literacy skills and discovering the joy of reading.

Braille Tales is available to eligible children who are blind or low vision, or who have a parent who is blind or low vision. Children must be age 5 or under, and families must reside in the United States or its outlying areas. Once enrolled, children receive a free book every other month until they reach their 6th birthday.

When Imagination Library began its partnership with APH, Dolly shared words that beautifully capture the heart of this program:

“I am so excited that we can now bring the same joy to kids who may have some trouble seeing but have no trouble in believing that all of their dreams can come true.”

At Anchor Center, we have seen that joy firsthand. A book can open a door to imagination, connection, literacy, and possibility. For children who are blind or low vision, having access to books in accessible formats can help make that door even wider.

Thank you, Dolly, for believing in the magic of books and for making sure that children of all abilities have the opportunity to dream, imagine, and believe in what is possible.

With gratitude,
Anchor Center for Blind Children

08/25/2026

Thank you, Denver Central Park Living, for featuring Anchor Center for Blind Children in your September 2026 issue! 💙

“For more than 20 years, Anchor Center for Blind Children has been transforming lives right here in Central Park. Families walk through its doors during some of the most uncertain moments of their lives, often after learning that their infant or young child is blind or visually impaired. What they find is far more than specialized services. They discover a community that believes every child can learn, grow, and thrive.”

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share Anchor Center’s mission and the incredible impact our children, families, and community experience every day.

📖 Read the full article:https://anchorcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Central-Park-Living-article-9.2026.pdf

Interested in supporting Anchor Center? Join us for our 30th Annual Sunset in the City Gala on Saturday, October 24! Together, we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

✨ Learn more: anchorcenter.org/sunset2026

08/20/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Anchor Center for Blind Children is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Special Educator to join our collaborative, transdisciplinary team serving preschool-aged children with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to lead an inclusive classroom, create individualized learning experiences, partner with families, and collaborate closely with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, therapists, and classroom assistants.

✨ Part-time and full-time options available
✨ $30–$45 per hour, depending on education and experience
✨ Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid long-term disability insurance, an FSA, and an Employee Assistance Program

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping young children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Tammy Miller at [email protected].

Please share this opportunity with someone who would be a wonderful addition to the Anchor Center team!