SAAVI Services for the Blind

SAAVI Services for the Blind Teaching non-visual skills training to blind youth, adults and seniors in Arizona. Follow us on twitter @ Get SAAVI

Celebrating Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚Today, Saavi Services for the Blind honors Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of sla...
06/19/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

Today, Saavi Services for the Blind honors Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all.

Juneteenth reminds us that independence, opportunity, and inclusion are values that should be accessible to everyone. We recognize the contributions, achievements, and rich history of the Black community and reaffirm our commitment to empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live independently and thrive.

As we celebrate freedom and progress, we also acknowledge the importance of building communities where everyone belongs.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Saavi Services for the Blind!



Pictured: black background in two of the corners paint swipes of yellow, red, and green. Bottom right corner saavi logo. Yellow text on center “Juneteenth” red text in center “freedom day” lines and stars under them. White text “June 19 freedom, equality, justice”

🎣 Throwback Thursday 🎣In honor of Go Fishing Day, we’re casting back to some of the wonderful fishing adventures our stu...
06/19/2026

🎣 Throwback Thursday 🎣

In honor of Go Fishing Day, we’re casting back to some of the wonderful fishing adventures our students at Saavi Services for the Blind have enjoyed the past couple of years!

Fishing is a great reminder that vision loss doesn’t limit outdoor recreation. With adaptive techniques, tactile cues, sound, and a little patience, blind individuals can bait hooks, cast lines, and reel in exciting catches.

From peaceful mornings by the water to celebrating the “big one” that didn’t get away, our students have created lasting memories, built confidence, and discovered that fishing is an activity everyone can enjoy.

Here’s to the laughter, the stories, and the many fish tales shared along the way. 🎣🐟☀️

06/17/2026

This word is extraordinary and may not seem real but we assure you it is. What is your guess? Pictured: student standing in front of a saavi table set up at festival event with literature about Saavi services for the blind on the table and talking with people at the festival while holding his cane. Then student sitting on a chair in front of a yellow wall holding a cane and wearing a learning shade.

06/17/2026

🌟 Triumph Tuesday 🌟Congratulations to Chris on graduating from the ETS program at Saavi Services for the Blind! 🎓Chris’s journey is a wonderful example of determination, adaptability, and perseverance. He began his training at Saavi’s Tucson location and completed his program in Phoenix, demonstrating that no matter where the path leads, success comes from staying focused on your goals. Saavi provides training opportunities in both Tucson and Phoenix, helping students build confidence and independence through nonvisual skills training. Throughout his time at Saavi, Chris embraced new challenges, developed valuable blindness skills, and continued pushing himself toward greater independence. His willingness to learn and grow has led him to this incredible achievement.We are proud of all the hard work Chris has invested in his future and can’t wait to see what comes next. Join us in celebrating Chris and wishing him continued success on his next adventure! 🎉👏🎓Pictured: pink background light pink circular frame around a circular video of student during his graduation standing at a podium dressed up with a dress shirt and tie and wearing learning shades.

You know we are all about the braille, are you? Come find out if braille is for you and find out more about our approach...
06/15/2026

You know we are all about the braille, are you? Come find out if braille is for you and find out more about our approach to teaching it during our abc “ability builds confidence” class tomorrow, June 16th from 10am to 12pm. Come to either of our sites or join us online on zoom by registering at https://saavi.us/program-services/introductory-services/
Pictured: dark blue rectangle at the top of the post with white abc ability builds confidence logo light blue square at the bottom of the post. Circular photo of student t reading a Braille sign on the braille production room. Dark blue text in the center of the post “June 16th all about the braille cells”

🎉 Triumph Tuesday 🎉This week, we’re celebrating former SAAVI student Daniel, who returned to our Tucson center to speak ...
06/09/2026

🎉 Triumph Tuesday 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating former SAAVI student Daniel, who returned to our Tucson center to speak with current students about his journey to becoming a successful real estate agent.

Daniel shared the dedication, persistence, and hard work it took to achieve his goal. He discussed the technology he uses every day to work independently, the blindness skills and training that helped prepare him for his career, and the challenges he overcame along the way.

Students had the opportunity to learn how the training and confidence-building skills gained through SAAVI can open doors to meaningful careers and greater independence. Daniel also talked about what he does now as a real estate agent, helping clients navigate the home buying and selling process while building a successful professional career.

Thank you, Daniel, for returning to inspire the next generation of SAAVI students. Your story is a powerful reminder that with determination, the right training, and a willingness to work hard, anything is possible.



Pictured: dark blue background. Circular picture of a Daniel standing in the community room holding and speaking into a microphone wearing a hat and name tag and holding a cane. Pink dot at the top left with white text “triumph Tuesday”

Get ready for the 2026 NOPBC Youth Track at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Austin, Texas!Th...
06/08/2026

Get ready for the 2026 NOPBC Youth Track at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Austin, Texas!
The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), in partnership with Saavi Services for the Blind, is excited to invite middle and high school students ages 11–18 to an unforgettable week of fun, friendship, confidence-building, and discovery.
Whether you are attending convention for the first time or reconnecting with your Federation family, Youth Track is your place to build skills, make lasting friendships, and explore what it truly means to live the life you want.
This year’s Youth Track includes: • Games, prizes, and team challenges • Tactile art and creative self-expression • A blind career mentoring fair • Cane walks with top travel instructors and free NFB white canes • An unconventional scavenger hunt • Exhibit Hall challenges and convention adventures • A free Braille Book Fair • Hands-on independence skills • Accessible gaming tournaments …and so much more!
Come meet blind mentors, discover new opportunities, gain confidence, and experience the power of the organized blind movement in action.
There is no cost to participate, and all blind and low vision youth, children of blind adults, and siblings are welcome.
Register today: https://nopbc.org/youth-track-registration
Bring your cane, your curiosity, and your dreams—we cannot wait to see you in Austin for Youth Track 2026!

The business enterprise program is a way to work with VR to reach self employment goals. If this all sounds like a lot o...
06/08/2026

The business enterprise program is a way to work with VR to reach self employment goals. If this all sounds like a lot of jargon then it sounds like you need to attend our ABC “ability builds confidence” class on Tuesday June 9th from 10am to 12pm at both our sites or over zoom feel free to register at https://saavi.us/program-services/introductory-services/
Pictured: top of post dark blue rectangle with white abc ability builds confidence logo. Bottom of post light blue square with a circular picture of our BEP presenter Roy Stinson wearing a suit standing at a podium. Blue text center of the post “ June 9th “Self employment goal? learn about the business enterprise program””

Throwback Thursday 🛒Today is shopping cart day. Check out some of our students using shopping carts in the past when sho...
06/05/2026

Throwback Thursday 🛒
Today is shopping cart day. Check out some of our students using shopping carts in the past when shopping for groceries to buy cleaning supplies for their house, when shopping for their intermediate and final meals and just when going through the grocery store with friends. Just because your blind doesn’t mean you stop shopping or stop using shopping carts. If you are curious how to use a shopping cart as a blind person be sure to contact us for services.

06/03/2026

💡Decoding this word given by student, Jess, is a great plan! What do you think the braille word of the week is? 💡Pictured: student using their phone nonvisually during technology class. Student sitting in a chair with a yellow stucco background reciting dots for the braille world of the week.

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