World Services for the Blind

10/15/2026

Did you know cruise control was invented by a blind engineer?

Ralph Teetor lost his sight at the age of five, but that didn't stop him from becoming a successful engineer and inventor.

In the 1940s, he developed the technology that would eventually become modern cruise control, a feature used in millions of vehicles today.

His story is a reminder that vision loss does not limit a person's ability to innovate, create, and make a lasting impact on the world.

10/09/2026

Meet Rylan, a new student here at WSB. Many people begin their journey here, or continue it! We wish Rylan nothing but success and we know she has the best resources available to her to accomplish her goal of one day becoming a social worker.

10/05/2026

What if your fingertips could decode the past?

Meet Dr. Geerat Vermeij, a renowned evolutionary biologist and paleontologist who has been blind since age 3.

Dr. Vermeij studies seashells and fossils through touch, using his fingertips to examine tiny details in their shapes, ridges, surfaces and structures. His research has helped scientists better understand how predators and prey influence one another’s evolution over millions of years.

His work earned him a MacArthur Fellowship and the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal from the National Academy of Sciences for his contributions to evolutionary biology.

The coolest part?

The National Academy of Sciences recognized his ability to draw major conclusions about evolution by feeling details of shells that other scientists see.

Science is about observation, curiosity and asking great questions—and there’s more than one way to observe the world.

10/01/2026

Did you know massage therapy can be an incredible career path for people who are blind or visually impaired?
Massage therapy is a hands-on profession where success depends on skills like touch, communication, body awareness, and the ability to recognize changes in muscle tension.
At World Services for the Blind, our Massage Therapy program gives students accessible, hands-on training designed to prepare them for a professional career. Graduates can pursue opportunities in spas, wellness centers, chiropractic and clinical settings, or even work toward building a business of their own.
For people who are blind or visually impaired and wondering, “What kind of career is possible for me?” massage therapy might be one they haven’t considered yet.
Find out more about our program here:
https://www.wsblind.org/massage-therapy

09/28/2026

Meet our alumni- Zane Lovelady, who recently graduated from our massage therapy program. To find out more about this program visit our website here: www.wsblind.org/massage-therapy

09/26/2026

It is always an incredible privilege to partner with and give our clients an opportunity to experience and engage with art. We’re grateful for partnerships like this that make creativity, connection, and meaningful experiences more accessible to everyone.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Watch our latest Access Point webinar!

In this session, the team at WSB and NV Access take a closer look at NVDA 2026.2 and share helpful information for users who rely on this powerful screen reader.

▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/hLWVYmCq7b8

These sessions are designed to help you stay current, build confide...

09/16/2026

Have you ever wondered how the visually impaired experience art?

Blind artist Clarke Reynolds is using Braille in a whole new way. His colorful, tactile artwork combines raised Braille dots with color, creating pieces that can be experienced by blind, visually impaired, and sighted people.

At his The Power of Touch exhibition in London, visitors were actually encouraged to touch the artwork, challenging the traditional “look, don’t touch” rules we’re used to in galleries.

We love seeing accessibility and creativity come together in ways that allow more people to experience art!

What do you think? Would you like to see more museums and galleries offer tactile art experiences? Let us know in the comments!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from World Services for the Blind! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of people everywhere who help build more inclusive communities, especially our incredible team.