Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the premier organization serving those experiencing vision changes in Santa Cruz County, invites you to meet our staff, other clients and volunteers who create a welcoming and supportive community for those with vision loss and help those who are blind or visually impaired regain their independence.

This Saturday polls are open for voting for the General Election at Vista Center San Jose at 101 N. Bascom Avenue. From October 29 through November 8, 2022, you’ll be able to cast your vote. We are a fully accessible voting facility and can provide any kind of assistance, including sighted guide, CCTV magnifier, audio […]

Vista Center proudly announces its collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office on Disabilities Affairs through the partnership with the World Institute on Disability.  The Santa Clara Office on Disabilities will be launched in Fall of 2022 and the County is now collecting feedback about how the Office can best prioritize the needs of people […]

Assistive Technology (AT) may be used by anyone with a visual impairment. Whether someone is 7 or 97, AT makes everyday tasks easily accessible for people from all different walks of life. Below, you will find examples of how AT is commonly used. Keep in mind that each individual’s needs are different, and therefore, devices used varies greatly from person to person.

Press Release: Two Local Braille Students Make Finals for the 2022 International Braille Challenge! San Jose, CA: Of all the literacy issues in America, braille literacy is the most underrated and overlooked. Advances in technology have yet to replace the need for children with vision loss to learn to read using this vital medium. With […]