Utah Parents of Blind and Visually Impaired Children: 7/27/08

What is the UPBC?

The purpose of the organization is to create a climate of opportunity for blind children in home, school and society; to provide information and support to parents of blind children; to facilitate the sharing of experiences and concerns among parents of blind children; to develop and expand resources available to parents and their blind children; to help parents of blind children gain understanding and perspective through partnership and contact with blind adults; and to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children in their ongoing efforts to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against the blind and to achieve for the blind security, equality and opportunity.

The membership is open to parents of blind children, educators of blind children and others interested in promoting the purposes of this organization.

We are a division of the National Federation of the Blind which is the largest organization of the blind in the country. Refer to: http://www.nfb.org/

Utah Parents of Blind Children is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Monday, July 28, 2008

Look Who Is In the News!

Caroline Blair and her parents were recently interviewed by the Deseret News and an article was published this week. On June 28th, Caroline competed in the National Braille Challenge held in Los Angeles. She was the only representative from Utah! Caroline's mom, Pat Renfranz is the Secretary of the Utah Parents of Blind Children. You can find the article online at:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700246554,00.html