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‘I’m blessed’: Beloved SCDPS storeowner lost his vision at age 47 — but found much more in the years since
After losing his vision in 2018 at the age of 47, Willie Patrick could have wallowed in self-pity and waited for someone to come along and help him. But recognizing that he...
October 15, 2024
White Cane Safety Walk Followed by Lunch and Learn
The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will host a White Cane Safety Walk in recognition of White Cane Awareness Day on October 15. The Walk will begin at 9:30 am at the Federation Center on South Kilbourne Road in Columbia. Following the Walk, at the Federation Center a proclamation will be read...
October 15, 2024
White Cane Awareness Day in Myrtle Beach
White Cane Awareness Day is October 15, a date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the symbol of blindness and tool of independence that many of them use: the white cane. Join SCCB staff and other attendees to walk the trail around the ponds...
October 14, 2024
White Cane Scavenger Hunt at State House
In recognition of White Cane Awareness Day (October 15), a group of SCCB consumers will participate in a scavenger hunt on the State House grounds in Columbia, SC on Monday,...
Living his best life
Jacob Johnson, or Jake, had planned to enter medical school upon graduation from Emory University and become a psychiatrist. However, after a trip to Europe during his junior...
SCCB Summer Teen 2024
SCCB’s three-week Summer Teen program will begin Monday, June 10, 2024, and end Friday, June 28, 2024. The Extended Summer Teen program will begin Monday, July...
June 12, 2023
Save the date for Summer Teen 2023
It’s time for Summer Teen at the South Carolina Commission for the Blind! From internship experiences and opportunities for personal growth, to developing friendships and...
Survey for SCCB consumers – date extended
To Our Consumers: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. We are asking you to complete a short survey so that we can include the knowledge and experience of...
Survey for business partners – date extended
To Our Business Partners: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. As part of this assessment, we are surveying businesses to determine their needs related to recruiting, hiring,...
Survey for community partners – date extended
To Our Community Partners: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. As part of this assessment, we are surveying our community partners to incorporate their knowledge and experience....
Restoring vision restores independence
A smiling Kenneth Meredith with his dog, Chase. When Kenneth Meredith reached out to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB), he was at a very low point in his life due to his vision loss. He expressed a lot of frustration and described living as a “daily struggle.” He was no longer...
Assistive tech helps with education and confidence
Landon Bryson. Landon Bryson was referred to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) by his school Vision Instructor, Susiene Rayson. At the time, Landon was in 5th grade and doing well academically, but falling behind on his braille assignments due to an improperly functioning Perkins Brailler, a type of mechanical braille typewriter....
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