Greater Bakersfield Council of the Blind

02/15/2026

Good lighting makes a big difference. 💡

Adjusting the lighting in your home can greatly improve visibility and reduce eye strain for individuals with low vision. Simple changes — like using adjustable lamps, reducing glare, and increasing task lighting — can help make everyday activities safer and easier.

Small adjustments can create a brighter, more accessible space. ✨

02/15/2026

Living well with low vision is possible. 💙

With the right assistive tools, rehabilitation, training, and community support, individuals with low vision continue to live independently, work, and pursue the hobbies they love.

Support groups and vision specialists play a powerful role in building confidence and providing practical solutions.

The Greater Bakersfield Council of the Blind (GBCB) is a wonderful local resource and support group for individuals living with low vision. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone — community makes a difference.

02/14/2026

Assistive technology is changing the way individuals with low vision live, work, and stay independent. 💡📱

From screen readers and smart speakers to wearable tech and electronic magnifiers, today’s tools make everyday tasks more accessible than ever.

Technology isn’t just convenient — it’s empowering.

Which assistive tool has made the biggest difference for you? 👇

02/13/2026

We may be a little late to the Low Vision Awareness Month celebration — but it’s never too late to raise awareness. 💙

Join the Greater Bakersfield Council of the Blind as we finish out February with fun facts, helpful tips, and inspiring messages for the low vision community.

Let’s learn together, support one another, and continue raising awareness while inspiring hope. 🌟

11/10/2025

UPDATE!!! New date added

Join GBCB as we support The Salvation Army USA with ringing of the bells. We will be at Hobby Lobby on November 29 from 11:00-5:00.
Come on by and say hello.
We hope to see you there.

10/19/2025

We had such an amazing time with Valley Center for the Blind at last week’s White Cane Walk. Thank you to all who came out to support us.

Photo credit: Crystal Jannel Vega Stacey Baca

09/18/2025

🎉 Join us for White Cane Day!
Let’s walk together to celebrate independence and raise awareness.

📅 October 11 | 🕞 3:30 – 5:30 PM
📍 The Park at Riverwalk

Hosted by Valley Center for the Blind
With the Greater Bakersfield Council of the Blind (GBCB) in attendance.

✨ Everyone is welcome!

03/09/2024

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03/09/2024

12/31/2023

Please pray for our family as my mom, Penny Valdovinos was taken to the hospital on the night of Dec. 29 for shortness of breath. She was admitted and is still at Memorial Hospital being observed to find out whats going on. If you have questions feel free to contact me here and i will fill u in with info i know.

02/02/2023

Good evening members and friends happy February. Hope everyone had a good start to a new month. This months meeting will be at Mossman’s Westchester located at
1819 30th st
Bakersfield Ca 93301
We have the room from 11-1
Hope to see everyone there. We will also be on zoom for those that can’t make it.

06/12/2022

Hello greater Bakersfield council of the blind friends! Here’s part two of my blog post for the American foundation for the blind liter program experience. You can click on part one before you start the second part of this post. Hope you enjoy it. Definitely recommend this program.
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06/10/2022 [Editor’s Note: The following post comes from Chris Fendrick, a fellow in the Centennial Cohort of the Blind Leaders Development Program, and the second of a two-parter. His first entry describes the program; Part 2 recaps the AFB Leadership Conference.] The in-person Leadership Challen...