SVCB: "Access to Life"
P.O. Box 493 Mountain View, CA 94042
The Silicon Valley Council of the Blind is a membership
organization of persons who are blind or visually
impaired, our families and friends. Our goal is to
improve the quality of life for all persons with
vision loss through advocacy and mutual support. We
are organized as a chapter of the California Council
of the Blind, which is a state affiliate of the
American Council of the Blind, and draw our
membership largely from Santa Clara County. To
accomplish our mission, we have undertaken the
following activities:
- to educate both the public and ourselves about the
capabilities and responsibilities as well as the
special needs of persons who are blind or visually
impaired;
- to work jointly with other organizations who share
our goals; and to foster the development and
dissemination of computer technology which can
improve the quality of life of persons who are blind
and visually impaired.
Since our founding in 1987 both our size and the
scope of our efforts have increased substantially:
- We hold regular monthly meetings where persons with
vision loss can learn about and discuss issues of
concern to them with public officials, professionals
in the field of blindness and other blind persons.
- We have participated in community service
activities, sponsored a training seminar on the
Americans With Disabilities Act, another on
paratransit re-certification and engaged in
education efforts geared to the general public and
public officials.
- We publish a monthly newsletter featuring items of
current local interest provided in large print,
ille, E mail, and cassette tape. We have a web
site at www.svcb.cc which has links to resources and
contact information.
- We continually educate ourselves about legislation
and government regulations related to blindness,
while actively trying to improve them through
testimony and negotiation. For example, we are
continuously engaged in efforts to maintain and
improve the quality of public transportation, which
is so vital to the independence of our members.
- We sponsor social and recreational activities where
persons who share our goals can get to know one
another and experience the solidarity which helps us
all to "keep up the good work".
We invite participation in SVCB by all persons who
share our desire to improve the quality of life of
persons with vision loss. Suggestions, donations and
volunteers to support our work are welcome.
SVCB meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each
month 9:30 am to 1pm. The location is Monte Vista
Terrace Apartments at 1101 Grant Road, Mountain View,
one block from El Camino Real - 22 VTA bus.
Update 2/2005
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