What's New
What's New is the section of our website where we highlight new programs, enhancements and changes in our services, and anything helpful and relevant we think our clients, families and supporters should be made aware of. Appropriate "contact" information is included in each description. We hope you enjoy this feature!
Dining for a Good Cause
Support Vista Center and enjoy a fabulous meal and drinks at the Shadowbrook Restaurant (Read more...)
Vista Center sponsored event
Visually Impaired Veterans Access Rally (Read more...)
Health Library News
Retina implant update -- Several technologies to restore sight to retina-damaged eyes are making headway--one seeks to begin human trials in the U.S. & another has already hit the market in Europe. (Read more...)
Vista Center Client in the News
A photo by Aspen Pollock, 'I am blind but I can see,' won first place for ages 12 and 13 at the 4-H contest. (Read more...)
BIRD 2012 Now Available
Blind Interest Resource Directory also known as BIRD consists of about 500 urls and phone numbers of places and services of interest to the blind and visually impaired community. (Read more...)
Vista Center Youth Group on TV
Watch our youth and staff in action on the San Francisco Bay. (Read more...)
Gardening Tips
Don’t let vision impairment spoil your enjoyment of gardening. With some planning, care, and a readiness to ask for help when you need it, you can have a garden that appeals to all of your senses. (Read more...)
Redi-Wheels Fare increase July 1, 2011
Standard fare will be $3.75, Lifeline fare will be $1.75 (Read more...)
New Vista Center Android app for instructional videos
Exciting News about Script Talk
Accessible prescription label program now free for blind Americans. Read more...
Volunteers Help a Client Achieve a Dream
In the beginning of December a group gathered at a luncheon 
to celebrate the publication of a very special book written by a Vista Center client, Trudy Grossman. The book titled, GEORGE, MY WAR HERO,
The story of a US Army Officer and his important mission during WWII, is atribute to the life and love of Trudy for her husband George. Read more...
Vista Center Client Brings White Canes to Kenya
White canes donated by Vista Center are now helping blind students and adults in Nairobi, Kenya Read more
News from The Health Library
US scientists have taken an important step towards using stem cells to treat (AMD) Read more...
Appreciation
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Palo Alto, Mills Peninsula Health Services and the Sand Hill Foundation for their grant support this year!
Disability Rights CA Recording
Disability Rights California Advocate visits working age support group to talk about employment and benefits. Read more...
Portable Video Magnifiers at The Store at Vista Center
Do you have trouble reading the print on labels, prescriptions, menus, bus schedules, bills, price tags, grocery store prices, and so much more? The Store at Vista Center in Palo Alto is now selling Pocket and Portable Video Magnifiers. Their lightweight design makes them the perfect companion either at home or while you are traveling.
More new items:
- Pen Friend Voice Audio Labeler System (brief Youtube tutorial)
- iBill Talking Banknote Money Identifier (brief Youtube tutorial)
To learn more about Portable Video magnifiers and other products please visit The Store
Vista Center’s Volunteer Program is new and we are waiting for you!
Read more and make a meaningful difference in the life of someone who is blind or visually impaired.
New instructional videos
Caltrain’s Audible Ticket Vending Machine