First Aid for the Blind

10/17/2026

Client wins! Never take for granted the ability to complete daily tasks. It's a huge win for our clients who have little to no vision. Lately, we've heard from clients who have mastered email and text communication, managing their calendars, and going to support groups! Hooray!

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10/15/2026

A message from First Aid for the Blind for !

10/12/2026

Friends, we are almost at 500 followers on Instagram! Will you help us grow our community? The more individuals and organizations we reach, the more blind folks we can serve. Follow us at .

Link: https://www.instagram.com/firstaidfortheblind/

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10/09/2026

If you caught Kate's story, then you know we need donations to continue serving blind folks who need access to assistive devices and resources to navigate the world without vision. This world can be scary, especially when you can't see it. But you can hope, opportunity, and confidence to someone. Please consider making a donation at www.faftbfoundation.org/donate.

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10/05/2026

We are proud to announce that First Aid for the Blind Foundation has completed it's first training with a scholarship-recipient client! Thanks to generous donaitons, we were able to get Kate, who lives in Mississippi, set up with assistive devices to help her through her vision loss. You can read her story here: https://www.faftb.com/post/faftb-foundation-recipient-of-assistive-technology-katy-s-faftb-story.

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Kate is going on four years of vision loss. In that time, she's struggled to find resources in her home state of Mississippi. When she started broadening her search to nationwide resources, she was able to connect with First Aid for the Blind. | Blind Training, Blind Support, Blind Resources

10/02/2026

Screen readers can be tricky, but they are also incredibly useful, especially for those in the blind community who pursue employment and/or education. If you want to broaden your screen reader skills, look into our Screen Reader Foundations virtual training. All the details are at www.faftb.com/services.

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09/29/2026

We get a lot of compliments for our trainers, which is so gratifying. They really are the best. Here's what Aaron had to say about working with Kurt:

"That man's been tremendous. He knows what you need before you need it. Kurt is an expert. He knows every little thing. I could barely turn my phone off and on. But he answered my questions before I asked them. He's an inspiration for sure. "

Read more: https://www.faftb.com/post/don-t-waste-time-aaron-s-faftb-story

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09/28/2026

We had a record-breaking number of referrals last week! Three new clients on their way to more confidence and hope regardless of vision levels!

09/25/2026

Did you know that we don't actually teach first aid at First Aid for the Blind? Not the traditional first aid, anyway.

We consider ourselves to be first responders when someone has lost their vision. We want to step in before too much fear, negativity, and hopeless takes hold. We want to show them that their our ways to manage daily living tasks even without vision. We want to show them that independence is possible, and that life can still be good.

Visit www.faftb.com to learn more.

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09/22/2026

"This program cut my anxiety down to 10 percent of what it was."

What contributed to Aaron's success with First Aid for the Blind? Sure, it was Kurt's knowledge of resources and tools for blind folks. It was also Aaron's supportive wife acting as a Training Buddy, joining lessons to help Aaron practice an retain information. Training Buddies are always welcome to join classes at FAFTB!

Read more of Aaron's story at https://www.faftb.com/post/don-t-waste-time-aaron-s-faftb-story.

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