Welcome to the Washington State School for the Blind
ABOUT WSSB
WSSB Track Meet 2026
It's that time! Our annual track meet is coming and will be the best one yet!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: Check-in 8:45-9:45a.
Track & Field Events from 10:00a – 3:30p.
Location: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver WA
WSSB Annual Track Meet Information and Registration
Employee Spotlight
Business Office
The WSSB Spotlight shines on our own Business Office! From the office of the State Auditor:
Congratulations to the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) for receiving a State Auditor’s Stewardship Award in recognition of its dedication to professionalism, accountability, and excellence in public service.
State Auditor Pat McCarthy took to the School’s stage, literally, last week to present the Award. We appreciate WSSB’s willingness to work with our Office, and genuine interest in refining and improving their practices to work more effectively in the name of #GoodGovernment.
Summer Institute 2026
Registration: Summer Institute 2026 Registration
When: July 27-30, 2026
Where: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver
Cost: $485 Includes breakfast, lunch, and lodging.
Oregon participants will have the registration costs covered. There are limited scholarships available to others.
Who Should Attend - Any person who works with blind or low vision children in public school and has had limited experience or education in the field of blindness.
Topics That Will Be Addressed - Travel Skills (Orientation and Mobility), Eye & Vision Disorders, Vision Loss & Learning, Braille and other Literacy Media, Physical Education, Daily Living Skills, Assistive Technology, Social Skills & Vision Loss, and so much more.
Lodging - Lodging is included in the registration fee. Participants stay in the cottages on campus. Each cottage has a full kitchen, single-occupancy bedrooms, a community bathroom, and a living room. Men and women will have separate residences.
More Information Contact Pam Parker, pam.parker@wssb.wa.gov, for more information.
HOW DO I...
2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver WA 98661
