Increasing Independence
Much of self-worth is built through accomplishment and self-reliance. At the Blind Center of Nevada we strive to help our members achieve desired levels of independence by providing different opportunities including . . .
Electronic Sales Through eBay
Meaningful Employment
People who are blind or visually impaired have an unemployment rate of over 70%. The Blind Center of Nevada provides jobs for the blind and visually impaired.
- Gary is an eBay lister. Through eBay Gary sells used electronics such as printers and unused toner cartridges. Through magnification software Gary is able to read the computer screen and excel at his job.
- Ben Schedules E-waste Pickups and Serves as a supervisor of our telemarketing efforts.
- Wayne is an E-waste Marketer at the Blind Center working with local businesses to garner e-waste pickups. Wayne who lost his sight four years ago uses “Jaws” to read the computer screen.
Computer Training
Computers are a great equalizer for people who are blind or visually impaired. Magnification software and screen readers open the world of computers to the blind and visually impaired. For the newly blind, relearning how to operate a computer or even to type takes some practice and learning.
The Blind Center has computer classes offered in a computer lab that is open to members.
This provides another social opportunity for our members. Further, each computer in the lab is equipped with adaptive technology–ironically adaptive software is prohibitively expensive for home computers of most in the blind community.
Braille Classes
Braille is a series of six bumps which represent the letters of the alphabet. The Blind Center of Nevada holds braille classes to help our members gain an extra level of independence.
- The Blind Center of Nevada teaches braille
