The Dr. Bill Takeshita Foundation

Last Modified: Thu, 28 Aug 2008

CAPVI California Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired Parent non-profit organization committed to providing support to the parents of children who have visual impairments. All CAPVI members receive quarterly newsletter and invitations to upcoming events and meetings. Local contact: Carlos Martinez (bilingual) (323) 664-2153 CAPVI 22478 Longeway Road, Sonora, CA 95370 (415) 945-9345

California School for the Blind State school that serves only visually impaired and blind students located in Fremont, CA. Assessment services for technology and summer programs available. (510) 794-3800 www.csb-cde.ca.gov

California Deaf-Blind Services Assessment and consultation to families and schools for students with some degree of vision and hearing loss. Free service provided by a parent and a professional team. www.sfsu.edu/~cadbs/ 800 822-7884

Blind Babies Foundation or Off to a Good Start In-home services for the central and northern areas of California. Pediatric visual diagnosis fact sheets available on-line in Spanish and English. 510 446-2229 www.blindbabies.org

Healthy Families – Insurance for low or moderate income Certain income levels qualify, for example a family of 5 earning less than $35,376.00. 800-880-5305 or www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov

In-Home Support Services Financial support for low income families based on how many hours families spend taking care of their child at home (bathing, feeding, etc.) 1-888-944-4477