Help Us Celebrate 30 Years of Becky! This year marks Becky’s 30th anniversary at DGCKids, three decades of dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to children with visual impairments and their families. If Becky has made a difference in your life or your child’s journey, we’d love to hear from you! Could you share your favorite…
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Through connection and care, our services and programs illuminate a path for every child to thrive.
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Through our programs and services, children who are blind or have a visual impairment explore, connect, and shine in ways that reflect their unique strengths and abilities. We have services and programs for children from birth through high school graduation.
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DGCKids provides FREE vision screenings for children. Identifying vision concerns early is key to keeping a child’s learning and development on track. It’s fast, easy, and complimentary.
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Read More →Celebrating 75 Years in 2026!
In 2026, DGCKids is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 75 years of supporting children with visual impairments and their families. Since our founding in 1951, DGCKids has grown into a vibrant, deeply connected community that lights the way for families—from a child’s earliest days through young adulthood. What began with a vision of support and inclusion…
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