Blindconnect Inc.

“The organizations tax return is reviewed and approved by the board prior to filing.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“Blindconnect provides information, referral and peer support to blind and visually impared persons in southern nevada via telephone and in an office-based setting. Programs are provided that fill identified gaps in blindness services.they include: programs that provide a weekly peer support group that serves over 300 persons per year. Angela's house -- an intensive information and learning opportunity for those with severe vision loss.”

“Volunteers served with general program assistance, in our angela's house blindness skills training program, our peer support program, our dining in the dark dinner and our outreach program with other providers of vision services in southern nevada. Total volunteers were 96 and volunteer hours, not counting board member hours, were 1,984.”

“Offered eight sessions of angela's house intensive blindness skills training program which served 26 legally blind adults. Participants learned daily living skills, cane travel techniques, assistive technology, personal care,communication and advocacy, coping skills and braille.teaching hours totaled 540. Offered a special one week session of angela's house for four youth ages 17-21, in conjunction with the clark county school district. Offered specialized training for 8 volunteers assigned to assist with angela's house programs. Conducted outreach to other providers of vision services in southern nevada to work collaboratively in promoting our programs to best serve those with severe vision loss. Out-reach is provided through online advertising and in eye professional offices.”

“Fundraising costs 0 0 5,919 supplies 0 0 1,512 equipment 0 0 1,818 contract expense 12,762 0 0 program supplies 1,409 0 0 communications 1,457 0 0 advertising 1,037 0 0 website 96 0 0 transportation 2,178 0 0 paypal 419 0 0 internet 760 0 0 total 20,118 0 9,249”