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Junior Blind of America, started in 1953 by a few volunteers, now serves several thousand people a year, more than 90% of them children. Many were born prematurely and blind, and quite a few have other disabilities such as autism. Its mission is to help children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence. Located in Los Angeles, Junior Blind provides services to thousands of individuals and their families every year through programs that offer innovative and individualized methods of early-intervention therapy, education, recreation and rehabilitation.

President and CEO, Miki Jordan, joined the organization in 2006 as the third CEO in the organization’s more than 55 year history.

Camp Bloomfield
For more than 50 years, Junior Blind of America’s Camp Bloomfield has provided life-changing recreational experiences for children who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. Nestled in the hills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, campers learn independence, develop self-esteem, make friends and fully experience the joys of childhood in a natural, safe environment. Camp Bloomfield is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).

Junior Blind Olympics
Each year, Junior Blind hosts a number of events for children and families. The organization’s signature event, Junior Blind Olympics, invites boys and girls ages 6 to 19 to compete in Olympic-style events adapted for the blind. Athletes come from Utah, Arizona, Nevada to compete in such events as rowing, shot put, 100-yard dash and rock climbing. including archery, rock wall climbing, the high jump, the long jump, shot put and the 100-yard dash, among others.

Support
Junior Blind of America relies on private donations for more than half of its operating budget. One of Junior Blind’s biggest supporters is Stevie Wonder who makes a special appearance and generous donation at the Children’s Holiday Carnival on behalf of his We Are You Foundation.