Anchor Center for Blind Children

04/01/2026

A huge thank you to Feel the Beat Dance for creating a special dance class for Anchor Center's Community Day!

Our students and alumni had an amazing experience filled with movement, connection, and joy. Feel the Beat offers inclusive dance experiences for people of all ages and abilities, using a unique vibrating dance floor to bring the tactile sense into the joy of music.

Dance is so much more than movement. It helps children build early orientation and mobility skills that are essential for navigating and engaging with the world around them. We are so grateful to be part of such a meaningful and inspiring opportunity for our students and community!

03/24/2026

Thank you to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for visiting Anchor Center and sharing your incredible Wild Senses interactive program with our students! 🐾

Our preschoolers had an amazing time exploring the natural world through the eyes (and noses, and paws!) of animals. From sniffing out food like a squirrel, to hunting in the dark like a raccoon, to using their sense of touch to discover insects like spiders, every moment was filled with curiosity, discovery, and joy.

Experiences like this help our students connect with the world in meaningful, sensory-rich ways, and we are so grateful for this opportunity!

03/24/2026

TREMENDOUS TUESDAY: MEET JACOB

If you’ve ever walked into Anchor Center in the morning, you’ve probably been greeted by Jacob’s bright smile. As his mum wheels him into school, his joyful energy fills the room—he truly has a way of lifting everyone around him.
Now in his second year of preschool, Jacob has had the chance to connect with even more classmates and teachers. His friends adore him so much that whenever he’s absent, the first thing they do is ask where he is!

Jacob is an incredibly hard‑working learner. He communicates in thoughtful, subtle ways, often through his expressive facial cues or by using his BigMac switches. Even with the physical challenges he faces, he rarely complains and consistently pushes himself beyond expectations. His enthusiasm for learning and his impressive stamina make him such a special part of the classroom.

One of Jacob’s favorite ways to explore is by lying on a wedge so he can use his hands more freely to play and discover alongside his friends. He loves tactile experiences, especially water play and making music, so these are woven into his learning every day. His natural curiosity shines through in everything he does.

Jacob participates fully in all Anchor Center activities. He enjoys playing with friends at the start of the day, joining yoga with the help of an adult (he especially loves the animal poses!), and making choices during circle time. And of course, everyone knows when Jacob is here, he proudly adds his voice to the “welcome to school” song.

Jacob has grown so much during his time at Anchor Center. His ability to learn, apply new skills, and spread happiness wherever he goes makes him a truly beloved part of our community.

Merlin, Jacob's preschool teacher

03/10/2026

TREMENDOUS TUESDAYS: MEET ROSA

Rosa has been coming to Anchor Center since she was about nine months old and one of our biggest celebrations has been watching her learn to walk. With a diagnosis of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), Rosa has worked closely with the Anchor Center team to build the mobility and confidence she needs to navigate the world around her.

Together, her teachers and specialists tried different strategies to support her progress, including spending time in the motor room to build strength and coordination. After a lot of encouragement and practice, Rosa has now been walking for about a year. Anchor Center also helped introduce her to a cane, which gives her more independence when exploring unfamiliar places.

We are so grateful for the support and creativity the team has shown in helping Rosa reach these milestones.

Rebekah, Rosa's mom

03/09/2026

After 38 years of extraordinary service, Mindy Doyle-McCall, PT, is retiring from Anchor Center for Blind Children.

Mindy has been a beloved educator, therapist, mentor, and advocate whose impact has touched generations of children with visual impairments and their families.

We invite past families, alumni, colleagues, and friends to join us in celebrating her remarkable career.

📅 Saturday, April 11
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM (open house)
📍 Anchor Center for Blind Children

RSVP BY APRIL 1st: www.anchorcenter.org/mindy

Please help us spread the word so we can surround Mindy with the community she has given so much to over the years.

03/05/2026

At Anchor Center, we see every day how the right tools and the right support can unlock a child’s world. For Gael, that world is music. His mom says music is his life, and when you watch him light up at the sound of an instrument, you understand exactly what she means.

Our office manager Michael brought in his new banjo yesterday to share with Gael. With guidance from our incredible music therapist, Laura, Gael had the opportunity to explore a brand-new sound and sensation. Music brings remarkable focus and calm to Gael, and when you place an instrument in his hands, he is completely engaged.

Our teachers, therapists, and staff work together to create meaningful, sensory-rich experiences that help children with visual impairments discover their passions
and build confidence. At Anchor, music therapy is something that helps our children connect, grow, and thrive.



Photo 1: Gael looking intently at the strings of the banjo
Photo 2: Michael and Gael walking together holding the banjo case
Photo 3: Gael looking toward the small bridge that sits on the drum of the banjo holding the strings in place as he is about to strum

02/26/2026

We were thrilled to welcome students and families from to Anchor Center for Blind Children for the second year in a row!

Students jumped right into a fun scavenger hunt, explored walkers and white canes, and learned how different ways of moving through the world can shape how we experience it. It was a meaningful opportunity for collaborative learning, new friendships, and lots of laughter.

The students spent the morning playing together on our adaptive playground, enjoying a beautiful day filled with curiosity, connection, and inclusion.

02/18/2026

We are beyond grateful to everyone who joined us for Visions of Love 2026! Because of you, more than 120 supporters came together and helped us raise over $37,000 for our children and families. Your generosity is changing lives!

Extra special love goes to our Denver Alumnae of Delta Gamma for helping organize and plan this event. ❤

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who make this event possible:
💙 Presenting Sponsor: The Roberts Family
🍷 Vintage Sponsors: Friends of Anchor Center – Mary Lou & Duane Johnson, Plante Moran, MCA, Northern Trust
🏡 Estate Sponsors: Janus Henderson, Central Park Business Association
📱Mobile Bidding Sponsor: Empowering Vision

Also a big thank you to our in-kind sponsors for their support! Joy Wine and Spirits, The Chocolate Therapist, , and Laws Whiskey House



Photos from the evening taken by : https://pixies.et/gda3Khlu

02/11/2026

💗Visions of Love Silent Auction is OPEN NOW!💗 Auction will close tomorrow 2/12 at 8:30pm. Register now and take a look at all of the wonderful items including tropical getaways to Antigua, Barbados and Panama, hotel stays at the Four Seasons Denver and Magnolia Denver, tickets to the Colorado Symphony, Art Museum and so much more! Visit www.aesbid.org/visions26 to start bidding!

Also, we still have a few tickets available for the Visions of Love Wine Tasting Event tomorrow night, February 12th from 6pm - 9pm! Join us and make a difference in the lives of visually impaired children and their families.

Visit anchorcenter.org/vol26tickets to purchase tickets! $55 general admission, $75 for VIP - pricing increases$10 at the door. We hope to see you there!

02/10/2026

TREMENDOUS TUESDAYS: MEET ABBY

Abby first began her journey at Anchor Center when she was just a few months old and diagnosed with congenital blindness. At the time, her sense of the world around her was rapidly increasing, as was her eagerness to explore using both her hands and feet. However, there was one realm Abby was less eager to take part in: other people. She quickly became overwhelmed by multiple people talking, moving around or even touching her.

Anchor Center provided many new experiences and opportunities for her to interact with both different and familiar people and places. Over the past year and a half, Abby has become more accepting of other people moving into her space and has begun reaching out to make contact with adults and even other kids!

Abby’s journey at Anchor is far from over - she is currently mastering sitting independently and crawling in order to explore and find more things to kick and make music with. I have no doubt that she will soon be zooming down the halls of Anchor Center (with a little help from her friends and teachers)!

- Victoria, Abby's mom

02/09/2026

Thank you, Central Park Scoop, for helping spread the word about Visions of Love.

We hope to see our Central Park neighbors this Thursday at Anchor Center for Blind Children for an unforgettable evening featuring more than 30 different wines to taste, along with delicious bites and great company, all in support of children with visual impairments.

Purchase your tickets today at anchorcenter.org/vol26tickets. We cannot wait to raise a glass with you. 🍷

Interested in a special night out in the neighborhood to support a good cause?

We just shared a new post on the Central Park Scoop about Anchor Center for Blind Children’s 16th Annual Visions of Love Wine Tasting Event, happening Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6–9pm at 2550 Roslyn Street, right here in Central Park! It’s an evening of wine, whiskey, delicious bites, and indulgent pairings—all to support local children with visual impairments and their families.

Check out the blog post below for details on General Admission tickets, the VIP whiskey tasting, and how your tickets and sponsorships make a real impact.

https://centralparkscoop.com/raise-a-glass-in-central-park-for-anchor-centers-16th-annual-visions-of-love/

02/09/2026

Last month an Anchor alumni student, Owen Gutenplan, facilitated a blind hockey activity for Anchor preschool students as a Bar Mitzvah project to support our community! Owen was accompanied by the captain of the U.S. Blind Hockey Team, Dan Schramm and supporter Ed who are part of Visionaries Blind Hockey -a blind hockey team based out of Colorado.

Owen facilitated a meaningful and accessible hockey activity where our students practiced shooting goals and dressed up in gear, felt ice, and listened to all the sounds you would hear in a rink at the Hockey Sensory Exploration Station! We thank Owen for his bringing his passion and enthusiasm to Anchor, and congratulate him on becoming a Bar Mitzvah! And for showing us his super cool prosthetic! 🙂

If your child is interested in learning to play blind hockey, Owen and the team would love to see them out there! Please email coloradovisionaries@gmail.com

We also want to thank the Colorado Avalanche Youth Development team for the amazing swag bags!