World Services for the Blind Foundation
The WSB Foundation enhances the operations, training, and opportunities for the clients of World Services for the Blind through philanthropy, endowment, and events. Whether it be through our Annual Vision Award, Events, or legacy donors the World Services for the Blind Foundation assists the World Services for the Blind Organization. Our Foundation supports educational programming, life skills, buildings and operations, and community partnerships.
Stories Like These Are The Reason We Ask For Your Help
When Myrna lost her vision, she had to quit work. She was missing so much with all the surgeries and doctor visits. This was especially hard for Myrna because she has always provided for herself and her son. She couldn’t provide for him any longer. She didn’t know where to turn. She didn’t know there was support through Social Security Disability benefits. She loved working and paying her own way. At this point she was draining her savings and wasn’t sure what to do.
Myrna started in the prevocational life skills training at WSB to learn assistive technology. Once she finished the prevocational program, she decided to take the medical billing training offered at WSB
She graduated from the medical billing program October 2022 and Med Evolve hired her to work for them full-time. Her new salary will allow her to come off the Disability benefits and become an independent provider again.
Rob grew up in North Carolina dreaming of a military career like his father’s. He served four years in the Navy, then worked on his father’s farm raising cattle and horses. Life changed forever when a violent dispute left him with a traumatic eye injury, complete blindness for three years, and only partial sight in one eye.
Unable to work, Rob fell into depression and addiction. His marriage ended, and at his lowest point, he attempted to take his own life. Surviving that moment, he realized, “God was not done with me yet.” He sought treatment in Georgia, got sober, and began rebuilding.
Encouraged by his counselor, Rob came to World Services for the Blind. Here, he’s gained skills in computers and Braille, found new purpose, and even married a fellow student. While some days are hard, Rob lives by “Improvise, Adapt, Overcome,” trusting God as he moves forward with hope.