Child Development Services (formerly Blind Babies Foundation program)

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Young children in Central and Northern California who are blind or visually impaired and may have additional disabilities receive critical early intervention and education services from our child development services (formerly Blind Babies Foundation program). Children increase visual functioning, sensory awareness, communication and social skills, as well as improve physical, cognitive and emotional development. Families learn to become successful advocates for their children’s education and care. Our vision impairment specialists collaborate with family members, medical professionals, caregivers and teachers.

“The program was incredibly helpful in helping us understand our son’s vision impairment and how to advocate for him.” – parent

We also serve children in Southern California – click here to learn more.

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Children from birth to age 3 who have vision loss—and many with additional disabilities—in the following Central and Northern California counties:

Alameda
Contra Costa
Northern Kern
Kings
San Francisco
San Benito
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Sonoma
Tulare

Additional counties served as staffing allows.

Services extend to the following Regional Centers:

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC),
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)
Kern Regional Center (KRC) (north county)
North Bay Regional Center (NBRC)
Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)

Weekly in-home visits
Activities aiding in physical, visual, auditory, social and emotional development
Stimulation of cognition and play skills
Guidance in communication and self-help skills
Opportunities for accompaniment to medical appointments
Classroom teacher consultations and individualized education program (IEP) support and guidance
Access to parent support groups, advocacy trainings and educational workshops
Recreation and special events, including annual Beeper Egg Hunt in the Central Valley and the Bay Area
Highly experienced professional staff
Early Assistive Technology
Infant Massage
Telehealth Services

Questions about the program:
Amanda Bybee-Ramos, Director
abybee-ramos@wayfinderfamily.org
(510) 446-2229 ext 755

Questions about referrals: BBFreferrals@wayfinderfamily.org

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Smiling little girl wearing glasses and holding white cane

Before Elizabeth was born, I had never met a blind person,” says Gina, Elizabeth’s mother. Back then, Gina and her husband, Greg, wondered, How should we play with Elizabeth? Should we limit her activities? What will her life be like when she grows up?

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