News & Updates
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...
Client Spotlight: More than a Volunteer
“It has been wonderful to have a resource like Earle Baum Center to refer people who need help with their lack of sight.” - Mike B. Mike has been a volunteer at the Earle Baum Center for about 10 years now, and it has been an incredible journey. He first discovered...
Client Spotlight: A Bright Future for Raven
“The Earle Baum Center has truly transformed my life. Through the invaluable resources, O&M training, white cane skills, assistive technology, and dedicated support, I have gained the courage and confidence to navigate the world with a newfound sense of purpose. I...
Earle Baum Center Partners with Redwood Empire Food Bank
The Redwood Empire Food Bank is currently working on a Food for Independence pilot program—a pivotal initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities in our community. Earlier this month, the Redwood Empire Food Bank set up a food distribution at the Earle...
Career Opportunity: Orientation & Mobility Instructor
We currently have an opening for a full-time Orientation and Mobility Instructor. This is a great opportunity to join an established nonprofit organization with a dedicated team of professionals and pursue your career in a caring and supportive environment in western...
Earle Baum Center Partnering with Sonoma County Aging and Disability Resource Hub
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Sonoma County Aging and Disability Resource Hub. The ADRH simplifies access to health, transportation and nutrition services offered by federal, state and local government agencies and their nonprofit partners. In...
OrCam Returns with AT Demos on April 10!
OrCam and Sterling Adaptives return to Earle Baum Center! You are invited to EBC's campus on Monday, April 10th from 1:30-3:30 pm to experience how OrCam can help you or someone you know make steps toward full participation in life! OrCam Assistive Technology...
Creating a Sight Impaired Sensory Garden
Being blind should not prevent people from enjoying leisure activities such as gardening. Here at Earle Baum Center, we are passionate about providing our clients with all the resources necessary to live a full life – including staying in touch with nature. Our campus...
Our Labyrinth, Designed for Everyone
Labyrinths can be found all over the world in civilizations ranging from the Egyptians to the ancient Romans. The construction of a labyrinth consists of an outer path that moves in a circular motion to a center point, then back out again. The practice of walking a...
Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment Survey
The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is conducting a countywide Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment to identify barriers to mobility for older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Napa County. Your participation in this survey will...
Together, we raised almost $7,000!! 🎊
Thank you to everyone who gave generously to our Giving Tuesday campaign. These gifts will help fund our life-changing programs, including Orientation and Mobility, Introduction to Sight Loss and our lending library of assistive technology devices. We are grateful to...