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4worldlovers: *both concerts take place in the CSB theater and will be streamed live on our YouTube channel

CSB will be collaborating with BORP (Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program) and EBUSC (East Bay United Soccer Club) to host a blind soccer clinic on our campus for high school aged students.

4worldlovers: Welcome to our new website! Vista Center empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest through evaluation, counseling, education and training.


Your gift supports critical services and programs that restore hope, promote independence, create opportunities, and transform lives for more than 3,700 blind or visually impaired individuals.

Clients aged 3–107 served in the Bay Area, schools throughout California and a growing online community.

Unique programs and services for youth, adults, and seniors are offered online, in-person, at-home and at three locations.

Join us on December 6 & 7th for Sight Tech Global — the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers about how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility.

Please join us to honor the work of social entrepreneur Hans Jørgen Wiberg and the impact of the company he founded, Be My Eyes. This exclusive event and fundraiser benefits Vista Center’s critical programs and services.

Two years after discovering a minor abnormality in her eyes, Jackye realized she could no longer read traffic signs and soon had to stop working. At Vista, she found a community of people who share her realities, fears, and tears – as well as compassion, respect, and empathy.

For Luke Lin, as an avid golfer and aspiring computer engineer, losing his sight in 9th grade triggered depression and grief as the future Luke dreamed of suddenly felt unattainable. Today, he is a successful college student.

After completely losing his vision following a surgical procedure, Graham began to struggle to perform on stage or pursue his education. Vista Center helped him regain a sense of capability and to go out into a complex world and do anything he wanted to do.

John Larijani first discovered Vista Center fourteen years ago, fresh from a too-early retirement and needing to learn more about computers. Today, you’ll find him in San Jose three days a week, in ceramics class, in tech training, taking recreation or enjoying the Wednesday lunch with friends.

As a client, I received orientation and mobility training, took advantage of computer training, and attended support groups to learn to cope with my vision loss. I will do everything I can to make sure others get the help I received.

Maximize independence and embrace life to the fullest through Vista Center’s wide range of programs and services.

Specialized Low Vision Optometrists evaluate clients to recommend tools and services that fit their individual needs.

Empowering training programs and recreational activities for adults who are blind or have low vision.

Educational and social opportunities specifically designed for students living with vision loss.

Vista Center provides individualized services to meet each student’s educational needs.

Partnership opportunities for local organizations and businesses that engage the community through education, advocacy and accessibility

Mental health programs and activities for youth and adults who are blind or have low vision.

Vista Center’s Low Vision Optometrists carefully measure our client’s functional vision by using equipment, lighting, and techniques designed specifically for those with low vision.

Vista Center’s consumer store is stocked with a variety of products that provide practical solutions for adapting to life with vision loss.

Purchase items like white canes, talking clocks, and large print calendars by scheduling an appointment at one of our three locations.

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest through evaluation, counseling, education and training. Serving the Bay Area and beyond, Vista Center is able to offer life-changing services and programs thanks to the generous support of our community though contributions, grants, in-kind donations and volunteerism.

Meet Vista Center’s dedicated team of professional and volunteer leaders.