Posts by Holly Spoor
10,000 Reasons to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
Consumer fireworks are a treasured part of Fourth of July celebrations, so it’s easy to forget the dangers they can pose, particularly to the eyes.
Read MoreNBCF Makes History with Preschool Opening
February marked a milestone for Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) and the state of Nevada. On February 3, 2020, NBCF officially opened the Children’s Learning Center (CLC) preschool, the first…
Read MorePre-Reading Activities for Children with Visual Impairments
The development of fine motor skills is important for all students but is especially important for students who are visually impaired and blind as they rely on their hands to…
Read MoreLOVE
“You cannot touch love, but you can feel the sweetness it pours into everything.”― Helen Keller We can’t say it enough, we LOVE our students, donors, volunteers, and community supporters.…
Read MoreBraille Literacy Month
From elevators to public restroom signs, even ATMs, Braille is everywhere! Take those big, bright, yellow strips studded with raised dots you see at the ends of sidewalks and by…
Read MoreA Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood!
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILER ALERTS! Every year at this time, we send out an email recapping the highlights of the past year at NBCF. Holly has been after me for…
Read MoreHelpful Holiday Apps & Resources
USE ALEXA TO SEND A LETTER TO SANTA Do you have an Alexa? Among the fun holiday things you and your child can do with Alexa include: Calling Santa –…
Read MoreThe Season of Giving Thanks
What does “thankful” mean to you? As November’s chill fills the air and we turn our thoughts to the holiday season, it’s always good to pause for a moment and…
Read MoreNBCF Spotlight Elaine Wenger-Roesener
Please join Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation in welcoming Elaine Wenger-Roesener, to her new role as President of the NBCF Board of Directors. Elaine is no stranger to NBCF, she has…
Read MoreOctober is Blindness Awareness Month
Here at Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation, awareness of blindness and visual impairment isn’t just a month-long observation – every day we see the impact that visual impairment can have on…
Read MoreParatransit – Understanding a Valuable Resource
RTC Paratransit is a wonderful opportunity to help people with low vision and blindness navigate the city.
Read MoreHow a Child Could Qualify for Disability Benefits with Vision Loss By Eric Minghella, Outreach Specialist from Disability Benefits
May 1, 2019 Families with a child experiencing vision loss or bon without sight could be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for medical bills, glasses and other eye…
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