World Services for the Blind
2811 Fair Park Blvd. • Little Rock, AR 72204
501-664-7100 • WSBlind.org
The mission of World Services for the Blind is to empower blind or visually impaired adults in the United States and around the world to achieve sustainable independence. Since 1947, WSB has served more than 12,000 blind or visually impaired adults from 58 countries and all 50 states.
A unique combination of life skills and career training makes WSB the most comprehensive rehabilitation center for adults in the world.
World Services for the Blind’s life skills programs, which include home management skills, and orientation and mobility training, help blind or visually impaired adults live independently. Through our nine career training programs, WSB teaches skills that empower graduates to thrive in the modern workplace in full-time jobs.
Additional services include a vision rehabilitation clinic, an assistive technology center, job placement assistance and a college preparatory program. And through the Older Blind Program, Arkansans 55 and older who are losing their vision are learning new approaches to everyday tasks.
How We Are Funded
World Services for the Blind is funded through financial gifts from both individuals and groups. Tuition is paid by state rehabilitation agencies that purchase our services for their clients. World Services for the Blind also receives income through grants and contracts.
Biggest Fundraiser
The Vision Award recognizes distinguished Arkansans who have a personal commitment to community service. This year the WSB Foundation honors Bob Shell, president and CEO of Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. The Vision Award luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the DoubleTree Little Rock. Tickets are $100 per person, or $1,000 per table. Call 501-664-7100 for reservations.
Wish List
- Funding for a technology classroom, which would include new hardware and software that is accessible for the visually impaired.
- Attend and financially support the Vision Award 2012 by sponsoring a table.
- Attend a Vision 101 tour of our campus.
- Additional funds to create new scholarship opportunities so we can assist an even greater number of blind or visually impaired adults.