SHARP Program

SHARP Program SHARP is a multi-faceted program designed for visually-impaired, elementary and middle school children.

This program is filled with a variety of activities to help develop hobbies, talents, friends and promote independence. The SHARP program is an open entry, open exit program for school age kids (kindergarten-high school) that are blind or visually impaired. During the school year SHARP is on Saturdays and there is also a 4-week long summer program.

07/11/2025
02/20/2025

There are still spots for models available!

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01/13/2025

Hello everyone,
The 11th annual Phoenix Regional Cane Quest event will be at FBC on Saturday, February 1st, 8:30 am-2:00 pm. Cane Quest® is a challenging orientation and mobility contest developed by Braille Institute of America, Inc. for students in grades 3-12. The contestants are given auditory instructions and challenged to complete secret routes in their community using proper travel techniques and appropriate cane skills.
Here’s a video about the event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyisXpY-TWM

To register your child, please complete this form https://seeitourway.formstack.com/forms/2025_arizona_regional_cane_quest_parent_permission_form

12/03/2024

“I was clueless at the beginning. I didn’t even know how to help, but everyone at FBC has been beyond amazing. They’ve held my hand through everything.” – Kim Kilgore, Rhyanne’s Mother.

This , we celebrate students like Rhyanne. Together, we can create possibilities and imagine more for the 2,000 people that FBC serves every year.

At FBC, we don’t just imagine we expect more from kids like Rhyanne. Help us continue to give the best education possible to our students, so we can get more kids like Rhyanne to achieve their full potential.

Click here to make a difference today: seeitourway.org/ways-to-give/

10/17/2024

Eat, drink, and support FBC at a special event hosted by CHoP Chandler on October 27.

Enjoy a four-course meal paired with five delicious wines from Chateau St. Michelle Wines for $125, plus tax and gratuity. A portion of each check will go to support the mission of FBC.

Make your reservations now by calling 480-821-0009 or by emailing [email protected].

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/kenmeekeraz/episodes/2024-09-03T08_00_00-07_00Last week our FBC Vice President of Pro...
09/03/2024

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/kenmeekeraz/episodes/2024-09-03T08_00_00-07_00

Last week our FBC Vice President of Programs, Julie Oliver, was on a podcast with host Ken Meeker and discussed the following:
• Bettering the field
• Importance of collaboration
• FBC’s 5 year strategic plan
• Our data initiative to support Arizona
• Accountability
• Transition programs
• Challenge events
• And more…
Check it out!

Welcome to Dissing My Ability, a podcast focused in removing shame and stigma associated with disability. On this episode, Julie Oliver, Vice President of Programs with the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC), talks with host Ken Meeker about why “good enough” is the wrong approach and attitude,...

06/27/2024
06/13/2024

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Life long friendships are made in SHARP!
05/05/2024

Life long friendships are made in SHARP!

03/30/2024

Thanks everyone for coming out!!!

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