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Washington State School for the Blind

C-Tran offers visual interpreters to help Clark County’s blind bus riders navigate safely

March 17, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Health

C-Tran recently began offering free visual assistance services to help blind and low-vision bus riders navigate their routes. Read story

Clark County history: Walter R. Dry, a tireless advocate for blind students’ education

December 7, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Walter R. Dry spent his entire life educating blind students in two states. Rising from an able instructor at the Washington State School for the Blind to the superintendent of… Read story

Braille proofreader Adrienne Libby checks over a novel Wednesday at the Ogden Resource Center.

Incarcerated women work with Washington School for the Blind in Vancouver to transcribe Braille

Braille proofreader Adrienne Libby checks over a novel Wednesday at the Ogden Resource Center.

December 4, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

For almost 30 years, incarcerated women in Washington have been part of a program that transcribes documents, pamphlets, business cards, textbooks, novels, music, signs and menus — even the Oregon Voter Guide — into Braille. Read story

Billy Henry of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes explores the organization's new space in downtown Vancouver.

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes to relocate to brighter, larger, more accessible office

Billy Henry of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes explores the organization's new space in downtown Vancouver.

August 20, 2024, 4:18pm Business

To get involved with the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and learn more about its programs, visit nwaba.org/contact. Read story

Programs specialist Matt Coelho, left, gives camper Audrey Walter, 18, a high five at Camp Spark in Sandy, Ore., on June 30, 2023. Camp Spark is a weeklong outdoor recreation camp tailored to youth aged 8 to 21 with visual impairments. This session in particular hosted campers who, in addition to visual impairments, have an additional intellectual disability.

Camp Spark for blind youth teaches sports, exercise as ‘catalyst for greater independence’

Programs specialist Matt Coelho, left, gives camper Audrey Walter, 18, a high five at Camp Spark in Sandy, Ore., on June 30, 2023. Camp Spark is a weeklong outdoor recreation camp tailored to youth aged 8 to 21 with visual impairments. This session in particular hosted campers who, in addition to visual impairments, have an additional intellectual disability.

July 6, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

“Ready? On three, we’re going to push off with our left foot, OK? One, two, three, push down! Good, we got it!” Read story

Ridgefield Lions, from left, Roxanne Cortez, Dean Stenehjem and John Schroeder assist blind athlete Lincoln Bradshaw with the modified shot put.

Lions help with Washington State School for the Blind Track and Field Day

Ridgefield Lions, from left, Roxanne Cortez, Dean Stenehjem and John Schroeder assist blind athlete Lincoln Bradshaw with the modified shot put.

June 10, 2023, 5:56am Community

The Washington State School for The Blind held its annual Track and Field Day on May 18. The event attracted some 250 participants from across the Pacific Northwest. Read story

9 more added to Clark County primary ballots as filing week continues

May 18, 2023, 6:03pm Clark County News

Filing week for spots on city councils, school boards and more across Clark County continued Thursday with another 9 candidates added to local ballots by 5 p.m. Read story

Above, seventh-grader Dezmynd Cantu, left, kneels to snap a photo while touring the bastion at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with classmate Brianna Hoefliner and paraeducator Jared Miller-Price.

Students at Washington State School for the Blind celebrate independence

Above, seventh-grader Dezmynd Cantu, left, kneels to snap a photo while touring the bastion at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with classmate Brianna Hoefliner and paraeducator Jared Miller-Price.

October 15, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

White Cane Day was first established as a holiday to promote the cane as a symbol of safety for the blind and visually impaired. Today, it’s become a symbol of independence. Read story

Volunteer Kevin Danley, left, whips up some scrambled eggs while making an instructional video with his partner, Kevin McClure, at their Vancouver home. Danley records several instructional cooking videos a week for students at the Washington State School for the Blind.

Washington State School for the Blind tests recipes for distance learning

Volunteer Kevin Danley, left, whips up some scrambled eggs while making an instructional video with his partner, Kevin McClure, at their Vancouver home. Danley records several instructional cooking videos a week for students at the Washington State School for the Blind.

May 20, 2020, 6:06am Clark County News

Like many people, Kevin Danley is doing plenty of cooking during this pandemic. What’s different about Danley, however, is why he’s spending so much time in the kitchen. Read story

Mollie Hands, left, and Gabe Pizzo, 14, stand poised to jump into the pool on the count of three at the Washington State School for the Blind. While Hands made the plunge, Gabe remained at the edge of the pool giggling at his trick. When Hands broke the surface laughing, Gabe jumped in to join her.

Volunteer dedicates 46 years to Washington State School for the Blind

Mollie Hands, left, and Gabe Pizzo, 14, stand poised to jump into the pool on the count of three at the Washington State School for the Blind. While Hands made the plunge, Gabe remained at the edge of the pool giggling at his trick. When Hands broke the surface laughing, Gabe jumped in to join her.

November 10, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Mollie Hands drives a red ’69 Mustang in beautiful condition. It’s a common and eye-catching sight in the parking lot of the Washington State School for the Blind, where Hands volunteers several times a week. Read story