Earle Baum Center of the Blind

We serve people with sight loss in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties.

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Get to know EBC

We are an innovative community and learning hub helping people living with sight loss and their families regain confidence, master new skills, and engage with technology and other people. We make vital, lifelong connections to lead happy, productive lives.

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Our community welcomes people newly experiencing sight loss. EBC creates hope and opportunities for people who are blind and vision impaired to transform their personal, social, and economic lives.

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Schedule a new participant intake appointment. Join our training groups: Independent Living Skills; Adjustment to Vision Loss; Braille; Assistive Technology; Introduction to, and Living with Vision Loss; and Orientation & Mobility. Our thriving community supports and connects youth, families, and older adults through our vibrant programs and groups.

What’s New

Charting a New Path: Earle Baum Center and LightHouse Unite

Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the history of LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Earle Baum Center of the Blind. Earle Baum Center is officially joining the LightHouse community, bringing together two esteemed...

Empowering Independence and Combating Food Insecurity: Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind Join Forces

Two leading nonprofit organizations in the Santa Rosa community, the Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind are proud to announce their partnership in an effort to empower individuals with disabilities and address the critical issue of food...

Client Spotlight: A Journey That Began From Necessity

“The personalized and customized services provided by EBC have truly made a difference in my life, helping me live as an independent blind person.” - Roxanne R. Starting her journey at the Earle Baum Center began with a simple desire to walk around the...