Foundation for Blind Children

Foundation for Blind Children Creating opportunity for anyone with vision loss! Serving all ages in all of Arizona. We invite you to see it our way!

New to FBC? Here's who we are.For over 70 years, FBC has been Arizona's go-to resource for the blind and visually impair...
10/09/2026

New to FBC? Here's who we are.

For over 70 years, FBC has been Arizona's go-to resource for the blind and visually impaired community — from Early Intervention for infants to programs for older adults.

Our mission is simple: Educate. Empower. Employ.

Swipe through to learn what that looks like in action, and learn more at seeitourway.org.

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Slide 1: Graphic with a dark blue dotted background. A bright blue box reads "Who is FBC?" in large white text.

Slide 2: Blue dotted graphic with a vertical timeline on the right running from 1952 at the top to 2026 at the bottom. White text reads: "Founded in 1952. FBC is Arizona's only agency of its kind, serving people with vision loss from newborns to seniors."

Slide 3: Navy dotted graphic with centered white text: "We provide education, mobility training, career preparation, and assistive technology, all designed to build independence at every age and stage."

Slide 4: Blue dotted graphic with white text: "From Early Intervention for infants to programs for Older Adults, our students and clients represent every age, background, and stage of life."

Slide 5: Dark blue dotted graphic with white text reading "That's our mission." Below it, a bright blue box reads "And it drives everything we do."

Slide 6: Blue dotted graphic with white text: "See it our way. Learn more about FBC at seeitourway.org." The FBC logo sits in the bottom left corner, with braille dots spelling FBC above the letters.

10/07/2026

The answer? Still me with or without a vision loss diagnosis.

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A vertical video of kids at FBC, doing everyday things, with on-screen captions. It opens with a young boy using a white cane as he walks down a sunny sidewalk, holding hands with a woman.

The text on screen reads, "So, who am I now, with my diagnosis?"

Next, two boys share a hug in a classroom, captioned
"A friend."

A boy in green glasses works on a tablet at his desk, captioned "A student."

A boy rides a playground swing, captioned "A dreamer."

Two kids play a keyboard together, captioned "A piano player."

Two kids climb an indoor rock wall, captioned "A climber."

It ends with a smiling girl with a backpack walking on a treadmill, and the caption reads, "I'm still me, with or without a vision loss diagnosis."

What do FBC students want to be when they grow up? We asked them, and they answered!Alt text:Slide 1: Blue graphic with ...
10/05/2026

What do FBC students want to be when they grow up? We asked them, and they answered!

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Slide 1: Blue graphic with large white text: "What do FBC students want to be when they grow up?"

Slide 2: Photo of a young boy in light green glasses and a T-shirt with a sequined dinosaur, standing on a playground beside climbing ropes and reaching one hand toward the camera. Caption: "A garbage man."

Slide 3: Photo of a young girl with her hair in small twisted knots, wearing a lavender shirt covered in silver hearts. She stands on a playground next to a tan dome climber with one hand resting on her chest. Caption: "A musician."

Slide 4: Photo of a man with short salt-and-pepper hair, dark-framed glasses, and a black button-up shirt with gray stars, smiling slightly as he sits at a kitchen counter. Caption: "A cyber security specialist."

Slide 5: Photo of a young woman with shoulder-length black hair and braces, wearing a red T-shirt and a spiked choker, seated at a table in a kitchen. A small gray plush toy hangs from the backpack on her chair. Caption: "A medical interpreter."

Slide 6: Photo of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black T-shirt and smiling as he stands in an office hallway with framed photos on the wall. Caption: "An orientation and mobility specialist."

10/02/2026

Day in the life of an FBC adult participant, Jose!

Jose is part of FBC's Adult Comprehensive Program, where adults with vision loss build skills in independent living, assistive technology, career readiness, and more.

Vision loss can happen at any stage of life. We're here to support every one of them.

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A man walks through an FBC hallway with a white cane. Text reads "Day in the life of an FBC Adult student!" Scenes follow of him in braille class, job shadowing an orientation and mobility instructor, and learning tech.

10/01/2026

This is Max, FBC alumni and someone we are so grateful to know.

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A student spotlight video follows Max's journey through photos of him in preschool, graduating college, swimming Alcatraz, setting a world record for climbing a mountain, and working in the justice system.

Text on screen appears over each photo, starting with the words, "The kid they said couldn't..." followed by: graduate preschool, graduate college, swim Alcatraz, set a world record, and work in the justice system.

09/30/2026

Meet Kate, an FBC Adult Program graduate who is ready to work!

Our Adult Program empowers adults with vision loss to reclaim their independence, and for some, that means going back to work, and Kate is ready to find work as an executive assistant.

"Before my vision loss, I was an executive assistant for over 10 years, I came to FBC to learn how to function with my unexpected low vision. What I learned in the program is that I can still do the job that I did before, just a little bit differently!

I can still continue to live a full and amazing life, just with a few few small changes to accommodate my low vision. Last but not least I learned what an an amazing place FBC is, and the fantastic community. I am now a part of!"

- Kate

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Two women at an office conference table praise a front desk person who finished a quick turnaround project while still greeting the community and organizing calendars. When someone asks who they are talking about, one of the women says, "It's Kate!"

The video cuts to Kate, who says, "Hello, my name is Kate Lethrop, and I want to be your executive assistant. Let's connect."

09/28/2026

At FBC, our vision is to have a world where vision loss is a
diagnosis, not a disability.

While you, or someone you know may have a vision loss diagnosis, our hope is that we can support you so you feel empowered to navigate the world in your own way, with confidence.

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A short reel with text on screen that says "This is your reminder that you are so much more than any diagnosis."
Photos appear of students walking into FBC smiling, kayaking, and walking in a fashion show.

09/25/2026

A cane isn't a symbol of limitation. It's a tool for confidence, independence, new experiences, and autonomy.

Alt text: Video of a few young child walking with a colorful cane in front of them while walking on a sidewalk outside a building. Text on screen reads "The goal of a cane is to give someone..." followed by words appearing one at a time — "Confidence," "Independence," "New Experiences," "Autonomy," "& so much more" — while clips show the child and other kids walking outdoors and through a hallway with their canes.

09/21/2026

At FBC, we are here to support your child throughout their journey.

Sometimes that means needing a little lift to make a slam dunk!

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A video of an adult man in a blue shirt and khaki shorts, lifts up a young boy wearing glasses and light blue shirt. The boy holds a basketball, and the man lifts him up to make the shot.

The video shows the boy attempting to make the shot until he finally does after a few tries.

A vision loss or visual impairment diagnosis later in life marks a new chapter, one that can be just as full and meaning...
09/18/2026

A vision loss or visual impairment diagnosis later in life marks a new chapter, one that can be just as full and meaningful as any other in your journey.

At FBC in Phoenix, you're connected to a vibrant, active community that understands exactly what you're going through, and how to help you keep living the life you want.

This is our current New Horizons group, spending time together, learning and growing in this new stage of life.

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Image 1: A group of six people stand together in a grocery store's produce section, smiling. Two women in front hold white canes with red tips. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons." Crates of apples and produce signage are visible nearby.

Image 2: A woman and an older man sit at a table, both reading a large-print bingo card with their fingers. Other groups play bingo at tables in the background. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons."

Image 3: A smiling woman in a yellow shirt reaches into a crate of produce at an outdoor market stall, giving a thumbs up. A white cane is visible beside her. Bins of apples, green beans, strawberries, and tortillas surround her. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons."

Image 4: A group gathered around a table, chatting and snacking. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons."

Image 5: A group of six people sit and stand around a table set with a floral tablecloth and snacks, talking in a home dining room decorated with framed art and a colorful woven tapestry. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons."

Image 6: An older man and a woman sit at a round table, each reading a large-print bingo card with their fingers. A red bowl of popcorn sits on the table, with other players nearby. Text overlay reads "This is New Horizons."

Address

1234 E Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
85020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16023311470

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