1. San Diego Center for the Blind
The mission of the San Diego Center for the Blind is to assist any adult with blindness or vision impairment to reach their highest level of independence. This is achieved by psychological counseling, training and rehabilitation and community education and outreach programs.
Services offered include:
Blind and Visually impaired products store
Vision loss counseling
Vision rehabilitation courses
Contact information:
5922 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115
sdcb.org
2. Braille Institute
The Braille Institute serves children and adults with support to eliminate barriers caused by low vision or blindness.
Services offered include:
Blind and low vision products store
Vision loss counseling
Vision rehabilitation courses
Contact information:
9635 Granite Ridge Drive San Diego, CA 92123
brailleinstitute.org
3. California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Employment and educational services for the blind and visually impaired
Services offered include:
Career counseling
Student services
Independent living skills
Contact information:
Chula Vista (South Bay) (619) 426-8720
La Mesa (East County) (619) 667-5649
San Diego Region (619)767-2100
dor.ca.gov
4. MTS ACCESS-Paratransit
MTS Access provides direct transport for customers with disabilities in the San Diego area who are functionally unable to use the MTS fixed route bus and trolley services.
Contact information:
sdmts.com
LIFT North County Paratransit
LIFT provides direct transport for customers with disabilities in the San Diego-North County area.
Contact information:
gonctd.com
5. Blind Community Center
The Blind Community Center provides programs for the blind and visually ipaired.
Programs offered include:
Choir and self-defense classes
Independent craft making
Indoor and outdoor social activities
Contact information:
1805 Upas street San Diego, CA 92103
bccsd.org
6. 211 San Diego County
211 San Diego connects people with community, health and disaster services 24/7/365
Services offered include:
Mental Health services
Community resource information
Food and housing assistance
Contact informarion:
211
211sandiego.org
7. Guide Dog Organizations
These organizations can provide a qualified person who is blind or visually impaired with a guide dog and training.
Contact information:
Guide Dogs for the Blind (800) 295-4050
Guide Dogs of the Desert (740) 329-6257
Guide Dogs of America (818)362-5834
