Agency Details:

Lions Center For The Visually Impaired

The purpose is to develope the self-confidence, independence and abilities of the blind and visually impaired in Contra Costa County and to act as a resource of info and expertise in the community.

Description:
These goals are met by teaching independent living skills aimed at helping the blind remain in their homes and providing recreational activities to keep clients socially involved. Special emphasis is placed on helping the newly blind and those with progressively failing vision.

History:
We were established because Helen Keller asked the Lions to take this on as their mission and they accepted.

Contact person: Ed Schroth, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (925) 432-7014

Address:

175 Alvarado Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Off of Hwy 4 make a right onto Railroad Avenue. Go to W. Leland and make a right. Go up to the stop light which would be Crestview and make a left. We are up 2 or 3 blocks. . . (more)

Last updated on September 9, 2009