Mission

Our mission is to empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through education, support services and skills training.

The Big Idea

Plans are underway for the Marjorie R. McNeely Low Vision Clinic of the Salinas Valley. On July 1, The Blind Center renewed their three year lease at Alliance on Aging's HUB, this time with two additional office spaces. These two new rooms, secured on a full-time basis, will allow the Center to create a low vision clinic and assistive technology room. Additionally, the Center will continue to host support groups, braille classes, and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Training. With the Marjorie R. McNeely Low Vision Clinic of the Salinas Valley, individuals will have the option to travel to either the Center's Pacific Grove or Salinas office for a low vision eye evaluation. Positioned in the heart of Oldtown Salinas, the Center anticipates an additional 150 clients to be seen at the Marjorie R. McNeely Low Vision Clinic of the Salinas Valley.

Thank you again for the excellent O&M discussion and training, all delivered with such a relaxed and personalized approach. Along with my learning the various techniques and strategies, it importantly helped me better understand my blind spots. Some work to do to become confident in crossing a busy Ocean Avenue and San Carlos intersection, but I believe I have the basic from which to develop that confidence. Thanks again for your support.

- Scott Lonergan