Independence Immersion Program

Our Independence Immersion Program enables you to regain control of your life so you can live the life you desire. You’ll work with specialized instructors to set achievable goals, learn techniques for organization, cooking, safe travel, and access to any technology. All skill levels are welcome. Get started today on your journey to living your best life!

For Schools and Families

School Services

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In person and virtual Vision Services meet the educational needs of students who are blind or have low vision throughout California. Partnering with school districts and parents for over 20 years, we specialize in an all-inclusive vision approach which includes Vision Services (TVIs), Orientation & Mobility, and Braille Transcription.

Youth Services

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We go above and beyond academics by building student confidence, resourcefulness, and independence. Youth Services focuses on students’ successful integration into society and prepares students to live in a world designed for sighted individuals.

All Programs & Services

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Vista Center x Shared Adventures

Vista Center is partnering with Shared Adventures to offer additional accessible recreational opportunities. Shared Adventures is a local nonprofit organization “dedicated to improving quality of life for those with disabilities. They believe that recreation, fun, challenge, and access to the outdoors are essential to health and fulfillment.” We’re thrilled to invite you to an enriching […]

Speak-Up Skills

“Speak-Up Skills” is a new program role-playing interactions between group members and people who mainly use sight. Role-playing tricky situations with cashiers, sighted public, and extended family uses our experience and smarts to deliver assertive solutions. And the play-acting is fun! Please use the registration form below if you are interested in signing up for […]

Tips & Tricks

Join us for our very popular peer to peer information sharing series. Each month a different Vista participant will share with us a new in depth “How To” topic. From high tech to low tech to no tech. We will learn how to organize your clothing, use a specific app, set up a smart home, […]

Tech It Out with Vista

Industry speakers present the latest accessibility technology devices and trends.

O&M Walks in Santa Cruz

Join us for a casual 1-2 mile walk in the community and practice your Orientation and Mobility skills! Enjoy the sounds of nature as you learn pointers and tips of safe travelling with O&M Instructor Tiffany Chinn. Location of O&M walk varies each month – be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up […]

Peer Support Group, Cantonese Speakers

Only those with vision loss can fully understand the experience. This group is led by a peer who also has vision loss. Find support, understanding, and friendship with members of the Vista community. This group is for people who speak Cantonese.

Peer Mentor Group, Mandarin Speaking

Only those with vision loss can fully understand the experience. This group is led by a peer who also has vision loss. Find support, understanding, and friendship with members of the Vista community. This group is for people who speak Mandarin.

Game Day

Game Day is back! Please join us to play many different types of accessible games, including board, dice, word, thought games, and crossword puzzles. “I wish every day was Game Day!” – Client quote