Posted: Friday, January 6th, 2023
Sonja C. Jackson lived an active life in her beloved community of Pacific Grove. She was born on September 20, 1947 in Malden, MA and passed away on January 1, 2023. In her early days on the Peninsula, Sonja worked for the Federal Civil Service. During the 1970’s, Sonja and her husband, “J”, purchased their […] Read more
Posted: Monday, September 26th, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County will host our Fall Gala and Silent Auction at the Monterey Marriott, Ferrantes Bay View Room. Individual seats cost $150 per person. Sponsor tables cost $3,000 and includes seating for eight guest at your private, preferred view table, name recognition in […] Read more
Posted: Monday, September 26th, 2022
The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County would like thank Manitou Fund and The McNeely Family for their generosity in supporting our work. Their ongoing contributions have allowed us to provide services to hundreds of residents of Monterey County and provide the essential education, skills training, and services to help these individuals lead […] Read more
Posted: Tuesday, November 9th, 2021
On Thursday, November 10, the Monterey County GIVES! campaign officially begins, with The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County once again participating in this vital fundraising endeavor. This campaign runs until December 31, 2022 and greatly benefits the Center. Last year we raised $32,738.30. With your help, we can continue our mission to […] Read more
Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
The Fall Gala and Silent Auction has been postponed until 2022. Details for the event will be sent out in Spring 2022.
Posted: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
We are pleased to annouce that Dr. Katie Wendt has returned to The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County with her regularly scheduled hours. Dr. Wendt is excited to be back at the Center and will begin seeing clients in May 2021. Dr. Wendt is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for low vision […] Read more
Posted: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
With the assistance from board member Dr. Celia Barberena, the Pacific Grove Rotary donated $2,500 to be used to procure new assistive technology and devices that allowed staff to showcase and provide new products to clients. With the grant, The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County was able to purchase 144 assistive technology […] Read more
Posted: Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
The Blind and Visually Impaired Center is pleased to announce their first online gift basket program. Items below have been listed at their suggested donation amount based on the product services or goods. If you are interested in purchasing one of the below items, please call Steven Macias, Executive Director at 831-649-3505 or email steven@blindandlowvision.org […] Read more
Posted: Monday, July 6th, 2020
The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County will resume in-office operations on Monday, July 6, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, office hours are reduced, and all staff is following state and local health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Clients who are interested in services are to call 831-649-3505 for […] Read more
Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2020
The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County is pleased to announce the return of their support group for the blind and visually impaired via Zoom. Interested participants are urged to call Steven Macias, Executive Director at 831-649-3505 ext. 103 for more information pertaining to the support group, as well as receive the login […] Read more