About Us
Set Your Sights on Independence
Blindconnect Then and Now
1998
Blindconnect 501(c)(3) nonprofit was established in 1998 to provide information, referrals, and peer support to adults dealing with severe vision loss. Our original goal was to connect blind adults to other blind people, resources, and to their community-at-large.
2013
Recognizing the increasing need for focused blindness skills training in Nevada, Blindconnect began providing much-needed programs in 2013 geared toward self-confidence and independence.
2016
The program grew with our population, and we opened the Angela’s House Training Center in January of 2016 in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Our unique training facility is centered on helping blind and low vision adults adjust to their vision loss, and gain or regain their independence. Our comprehensive program of life-skills instruction is provided by well-trained staff, many of whom have overcome personal visual challenges and now work as mentors..
Angela’s House is Your Home for Building Confidence and Skills to Use Every Day
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RTC Mobility Center
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Online & Engaged
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Mobility Training
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Life Skills
Our Board
Jean Peyton
President
Becky Jayakumar
Secretary
Ron Helbling
Treasurer
Board Members
Christi Bundren
Ed Pizio
Jim Shampoe
Tom Sullivan
Visit Our Center
Our offices are located within the RTC’s Mobility Training Center at 5165 W Sunset Rd. The facility is quite remarkable; call us at (702) 631-9009 to schedule a tour of this impactful community resource. We’ll respond to your message promptly.
