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Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

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Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired believes that vision loss need not be a barrier to independence.
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We serve clients in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and San Benito counties.

09/04/2026

PitchAbility 2026

Friday, September 25th
9am–4pm
Vista Center, San Jose.

Meet founders building accessible technology solutions by, with, and for people who are blind or have low vision. Discover emerging tech, connect with investors and community leaders, and see what real innovation looks like when you design with your users from day one.

This is where accessibility meets entrepreneurship. Read testimonials from our judges and community - they tell you exactly why this event matters.

Register to attend at the link below, or in our Instagram bio: https://vistacenter.org/pitchability-vista-international-pitch-competition-2026/

09/01/2026

Upcoming Community Workshop: “Guiding with Safety and Compassion”

Want to help someone who is blind or visually impaired - but not sure how? You’re not alone. Many well-intentioned people want to assist, yet lack the knowledge to do so safely and respectfully. This hands-on workshop gives you the confidence and skills to offer support that truly empowers.

Why it matters: By learning Human Guide Techniques, you can help create a community where people with vision loss feel safer, respected, and more independent - and where assistance is offered with confidence, dignity, and care.

Our next workshop is Monday, September 14th - we hope to see you there! Visit the link in our bio to learn more and sign up - spaces are limited!

08/26/2026

Discover the future of accessible technology at the PitchAbility Exhibit Hall!

Join us Friday, September 25, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Vista Center in San Jose for a day of innovation, connection, and inspiration.

Discover exciting assistive technology and accessibility innovations. Meet industry leaders and accessibility innovators. Engage with entrepreneurs and the people building the future. Experience hands-on demonstrations and connect with the innovators behind the technology.

As PitchAbility continues to grow, the Exhibit Hall is growing with it, bringing together an expanding community of companies, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and accessibility innovators. Come see what’s new, ask questions, make connections, and experience accessible technology firsthand.

Vista Center | 101 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Friday, September 25 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Tickets are available on the PitchAbility website, linked below and in our Instagram bio: https://vistacenter.org/pitchability-vista-international-pitch-competition-2026/

08/24/2026

Art, access, and independence came together at the Santa Cruz Art League this month! 🎨

Vista Center clients recently visited the SC Art League to experience the 95th Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibition, featuring artists’ interpretations of California’s coastlines, mountains, deserts, foothills, and more.

After a presentation and Q&A with gallery staff, our group explored the exhibition in ways that worked for each individual - through the guided experience and with smart glasses, apps, apps, and other assistive devices. Some of the tools our clients used are technologies they’ve learned to use through education and training at Vista Center, putting those skills to practice in a community setting.

That’s what access and independence can look like: having the tools, training, and choice to engage with the world in ways that worked for you.

Thank you to the SC Art League for welcoming our community and helping make the arts more accessible!

08/11/2026

We’re proud to share that Vista Center has been selected as a recipient of an AI Glasses Impact Grant from Meta, as part of Meta’s national initiative to provide Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to every eligible blind veteran in America.
Meta launched this initiative to honor the service of America’s blind veterans, with more than 130,000 legally blind U.S. veterans expected to be eligible. Through the program, veterans can receive Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at no cost, along with access to training and support to help them use the technology in their everyday lives.
We’re honored to be one of the organizations selected to help bring this initiative to veterans in our community. Through our grant, Vista Center will help qualifying veterans access this innovative technology and provide the personalized training and support that are central to our work.
Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses can use AI to assist with everyday tasks such as reading text, identifying objects, answering questions, and accessing information through voice commands. Meta’s initiative recognizes that technology is most meaningful when people also have the knowledge and support to use it confidently.
We’re incredibly grateful to Meta for this investment in blind veterans and for recognizing the role organizations like Vista Center can play in connecting people with innovative technology.
This news is especially meaningful as we prepare for White Cane Awareness Day on October 8. Join us from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. outside Palo Alto City Hall as we celebrate what the white cane represents, raise awareness about vision loss, and honor veterans and all individuals who are blind or have low vision in our community.
No registration is required—we hope to see you there!

08/10/2026

It was a total Puppy Palooza at last week’s Resource Spotlight session! 🐾

Five amazing local puppy raisers brought 7 adorable guide dogs in training to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from puppy to guide dog.

We’re so grateful to these dedicated puppy raisers for the time, love, and patience they give to help prepare these incredible dogs to support greater independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. 💙

And honestly…we were just thrilled to have this much puppy cuteness in one room!

Thank you to the Santa Cruz chapter of puppy raisers for Guide Dogs for the Blind and all of our wonderful guests for making it such a special afternoon! 🦮

If you’d like to learn more about programs like these at Vista Center, please visit the link in our bio!

08/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Star One Credit Union as a supporting partner of PitchAbility 2026! 🎉

Thank you, Star One Credit Union, for supporting PitchAbility and accessibility innovation. Your sponsorship helps advance a day dedicated to bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, accessibility advocates, and community members to explore the latest in assistive technology and inclusive design.

Join us on Friday, September 25, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Vista Center San Jose for live startup pitches, networking, and an afternoon Technology Expo featuring innovative accessibility products and services.

Tickets start at just $10 and are available now on our event website, linked below and in our Instagram bio. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting day celebrating the future of accessibility!

https://vistacenter.org/pitchability-vista-international-pitch-competition-2026/

08/03/2026

Join Vista Center for special visit to the Santa Cruz Art League’s 95th Annual California Landscape Exhibition next week! We’ll enjoy a guided presentation from gallery staff, learn about the history of this beloved exhibition, ask questions during a live Q&A, and then explore the gallery at our own pace using smart glasses or other preferred accessibility tools. 🎨

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious to experience something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Vista Center clients and discover beautiful artwork in an accessible, engaging way! 👓

All the event details and registration information can be found at the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bingo Fundraiser at Cocoa Vino this month! 🎉

Events like this remind us that building a more inclusive community happens through partnership. We’re grateful to Cocoa Vino for hosting this fun evening and to every guest who came out to play, connect, and support Vista Center’s mission of empowering people who are blind or have low vision to live with independence, confidence, and dignity.

We love partnering with local businesses that want to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether it’s hosting a fundraiser, organizing a volunteer opportunity, or collaborating in another creative way, every partnership helps expend access to the services and support our clients rely on.

Are you a local businesses interested in getting involved? We’d love to connect! Call any of our Vista Center locations or email [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive community. Thank you for being part of it. 💙

Image description: Photos from Vista Center’s Bingo Fundraiser at Cocoa Vino show community members gathering to play bingo, socialize, and support Vista Center’s mission in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

07/27/2026

Sharing one of our favorite conversations from last year‘s Disability Pride month. ✨ listening to our community share their stories is something that never stops inspiring us. Which client quote resonated with you the most?  VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Short video clips featuring various Vista clients speaking in community spaces.

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Capitola, CA
95010, 95062

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30am

Website

http://vistacenter.org/, https://linktr.ee/vistacenterblind

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