University of Iowa Ophthalmology Researchers Receive Blind Children’s Center Grant to Advance AI-Driven Nystagmus Diagnosis

The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been awarded a $25,000 Lisa D. Hansen Medical Research Grant from the Blind Children’s Center (Los Angeles, CA) to support a new project aimed at improving the diagnosis and prognosis of nystagmus in children.

Sleigh bells ring at Blind Children’s Center

Santa Claus made an annual stop at the Blind Children’s Center on Dec. 18, spreading cheer and fulfilling holiday wishes for dozens of children and families.

ABC7 Eyewitness News at 4:30am - December 18, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division partnered with the Blind Children’s Center for the Annual Visit from Santa and Toy Giveaway.

Watch NBC Los Angeles News: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division partnered with the Blind Children’s Center for the Annual Visit from Santa and Toy Giveaway.

Light boxes, braille writers and smell: How this child care center serves visually impaired kids

In Saul Valdivia’s preschool classroom, a neon green light emanates from underneath the opaque surface of a wooden table. An assortment of plastic bugs and wooden shapes lay scattered across its surface. This light box learning tool uses contrasts to help encourage young kids with impaired vision develop awareness of objects, light and color.

How Local Flexibility in Head Start Drives Community – Based Decisions

There is no singular look to Head Start – its federal-to-local structure has served communities and families well over the past six decades, benefiting from the ability to adapt and connect to the unique priorities of individual communities.

Low Vision and Blindness 101

One thing we know for sure as parents, every child experiences the world in their own unique way. For our children with vision challenges — whether it’s low vision, blindness, legal blindness, partial sight, DeafBlindness, or even just needing glasses — learning and daily life may require extra support.

Blind Children’s Center Interior Designers Recognized for Renovation Work

The Blind Children’s Center (BCC) has reached another inspiring milestone: its beautifully renovated campus has earned recognition for design excellence. 

Delta Gamma Anchora Winter 2024 (Pages 14-15)

The Blind Children's Center was featured on the Delta Gamma Anchora's Winter 2024 newsletter.