A CALL TO OUR COMMUNITY: THE CENTER IS OURS! Imagine a club house, a hangout, an intellectual center for active wondering — you must be thinking of the East Bay Center For The Blind, a blind owned and operated facility, and a welcoming place to be. Now put your imagining aside and come join us…
News — Winter 2023-24
DOING MOBILITY IN MICHIGAN by Maureen Schulz. I was listening one day during the ACB convention to a presentation on guide dog schools. Included was one school in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Leader Dogs for the Blind has been an active provider of dogs and training for a long time. They are known for their interest…
Beginning Braille Classes
Starting September 15th, the East Bay Center for the Blind welcomes beginner students of braille via the Zoom platform. This online session will be for approximately one hour every Friday starting at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time or 12:00 noon Eastern time. We will address issues that new braille learners encounter and offer our best possible…
News — Summer 2023
The East Bay Center for The Blind is owned and operated by people who are blind. We are a 501(c)(3) corporation; donations keep us going. There is something good happening more and more at the East Bay Center. Laughter and a family spirit make the center a welcoming place. Come join us. Bring your ideas,…
Announcement — Cookbook available
The Center’s cookbook is now available for free download. Here you can download the cookbook in Word format, or you can download the cookbook in braille format.
Announcement — New Braille Classes
Announcement: We are now accepting applications for a new series of braille classes, for learning braille at home. Audio instructions and a braille workbook will be provided. If you are interested in learning braille or improving your knowledge of braille, we invite you to register for these classes.
News — Winter 2023
WE ARE ON THE MOVE! The East Bay Center for The Blind is owned and operated by blind people for blind people. Sighted and blind people provide service, referral of people to proper service providers including for eye care, instruction, and creating a gathering place where you are welcome. Come to the Center and be…
News — June 2022
IT’S ALL HANDS ON DECK. By Mike Cole, President East Bay Center For The Blind Board of Directors. On April 23, 2022, the East Bay Center welcomed a new board of Directors, a blending of longtime members and new ones. A fond farewell to the previous board headed by Dorothy Donaville. The new board extends…
Older Newsletters
Here is an archived list of some of our older newsletters. The Spring 2022 Newsletter. The Fall 2021 Newsletter. The Fall 2019 Newsletter. The Summer 2019 Newsletter. The Spring 2019 Newsletter. The Fall 2018 Newsletter. The Fall 2016 Newsletter. The Summer 2016 Newsletter. The Spring 2016 Newsletter. The Fall 2015 Newsletter. The Spring 2015 Newsletter.…