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World-Renowned Training Center
We believe you can do anything as a blind person. So, every day, we encourage and challenge you—and you come to understand your potential as you build the skills and confidence to live the life you want. Because when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
The Colorado Center for the Blind is located in Littleton, about a dozen miles south of downtown Denver, and proudly affiliated with the
National Federation of the Blind
. Founded in 1988, the Colorado Center for the Blind has grown into a world-renowned blindness-skills training center attracting students from across the United States and beyond. Nearly all of our instructors are blind, and thus we, too, “walk the walk” every single day…
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Upcoming Events
Older Blind Friday Suport Group (Virtual on Zoom)
Fri, Apr 24 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Weekly on Friday, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Older Blind Tuesday Support Group (at the Center)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Weekly on Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Older Blind Wednesday Suport Group (Virtual on Zoom)
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 1:30 - 3:00pm MDT
Weekly on Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm MDT
Colorado Springs Confidence Camp
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18 2026, All day
No Limits to Learning 2026 - APPLY NOW!
Mon, Jun 22 2026, 12:00am - Fri, Jul 31 2026, 7:00am MDT
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Latest News Summary
Thanks to each of you for your donations to The Colorado Center for the blind during this Colorado Gives season! We believe blind people can do anything and we infuse this belief system in to our youth, adult and older adult programs. Our students pick up on this and gain belief in themselves. Our positive philosophy about blindness sets us apart from other blindness training programs. This  is the key to the accomplishments  of our students and their success is our success!
We want to again thank the Bob Bell family for providing us with a $25,000 match. This match  propelled us to a total of $64,526 in Colorado Gives Day donations - the most we have ever received!
And so, as we wind down 2025, we want to express our deep and humble gratitude for your generosity. Your support helps us ensure that we can provide the highest quality blindness training possible and that our students will live the meaningful lives they want!
We wish each of you a happy holiday season!
Julie Deden
Executive director
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Colorado Gives Day
General Colorado Center Information
Rebuilding lives, one story at a time.
By:
Dan Burke
Sun, 12/07/2025 - 09:44
Colorado Gives Day
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Computer and Adaptive Technology
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Independence Training Program
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General Colorado Center Information
A Journey to a New Career
By:
Dan Burke
Sat, 12/06/2025 - 12:44
Colorado Gives Day
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Graduation
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Careers
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Independence Training Program
Blindness Doesn’t Have to Be a Tragedy for Blind and Low Vision Youth
By:
Dan Burke
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:47
Colorado Gives Day
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FAST - (Fun Activities & Skills Training)
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Blind Youth
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Youth Programs
Challenge Builds Confidence
By:
Dan Burke
Sun, 11/30/2025 - 15:28
Feeling Thankful: Touch lives and help us make a $25,000 Challenge Match!
By:
Dan Burke
Sat, 11/29/2025 - 08:17
Colorado Gives Day
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Our Programs
ITP
Youth Programs
Older Blind
Professional Services
Independence Training Program for Adults (ITP)
Our Independence Training Program (ITP) is designed for blind adults (18 years of age and older). Typically students complete the program in six to nine months while residing in nearby
McGeorge Mountain Terrace apartments
, which are owned by the Center. Participants not only build the skills that they need to be independent, but also focus on gaining confidence and belief in themselves as blind people
FAQ for Prospective Students
Lia, Ravi, Mason S. and Mason M. prepare four large turkeys to go into the ovens
Program Areas
Braille
Cane Travel
Home Management
Technology
Woodshop & Home Maintenance
Challenge Recreation
Discussion Groups on Blindness
Enrichment & Other Rotating Classes
Tactile Art
Personal Development
College Readines
Gardening
Martial Arts
Employment and Resumes
Sewing
Fitness & Wellness
All the Learning Isn’t in Class
It’s not all screen readers and street crossings. Just as much learning happens while skiing with Ignite at Eldora, hitting the skid pad with Master Drive, or hanging around by the piano before classes start.
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Youth Programs
The Colorado Center for the Blind has brought high-quality, welcoming, and yet challenging programs and training for youth ages 4 to college since 1990.
Year Round Programs
FAST (Fun Activities and Skills Training)
Upcoming Youth Events
Colorado Springs Confidence Camp
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18 2026, All day
Summer Programs
Bell/Confidence Camp
Summer Residential
Learn More about our Youth Programs
Older Blind Services
Older Blind Video
Watch: Blind Seniors Can Live the Lives They Want on YouTube
Take Charge of your Life!
Are you experiencing vision loss? At the Colorado Center for the Blind, we believe that this does not need to limit you from leading a full and active life. We have designed our Older Blind Program to help you remain independent. Our staff, both blind and sighted, have the belief and expertise to help you change the way you think about blindness.
Program Areas
Independent Living
Support Groups
Technology Training
Cane Travel
Taking Charge Program
Weekly Support Groups
Older Blind Friday Suport Group (Virtual on Zoom)
Fri, Apr 24 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Weekly on Friday, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Older Blind Tuesday Support Group (at the Center)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Weekly on Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30am MDT
Older Blind Wednesday Suport Group (Virtual on Zoom)
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 1:30 - 3:00pm MDT
Weekly on Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00pm MDT
Learn More about our Older Blind Services
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Training for Professionals on Blindness
Our Professional Training Seminars include information about causes of blindness, alternative techniques used successfully by blind people, an introduction to sleepshades and their use with a white cane or in preparing lunch, and we spend time talking about the myths of blindness as well.
Ryan shows thre Rice students a tactile model of a brain. This year's group included students studying Cognitive Science and various biology-related majors.while wearing sleepshades
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Reports, Policies, and Key Resources
Download the 2024 Annual Report
Policy Limiting Donation of Electronics