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Summer Institute 2025 registration is OPEN!
Summer Institute 2025 Registration
When: July 28-31, 2025
Where: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver
Cost: $425
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Any person who works with blind and low vision learners and has had limited experience or education in the field of blindness. Typically, participants include teachers (classroom and special education), paraprofessionals, OT, PT, speech and language specialists, administrators, school psychologists, and other related service personnel.
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Employee Spotlight
Dave Zilavy
Dave is our facilities manager and is one of the best people at WSSB. He always jumps in to help wherever needed, in between projects, meetings and fixes! Dave is also going to retire this year and we'll miss him for sure!
Washington State Regional Cane Quest
April 26, 2025 1:00-4:30 PM
This year’s Cane Quest is an orientation and mobility competition designed for Scouts (grades 3 - 6) to demonstrate proper travel techniques and white cane skills. The program encourages students to continuously develop their O&M skills, which are fundamental to self-determination and independence.
Coordinators: Jessica Chandler (jessica.chandler@wssb.wa.gov) & Sara Logston (sara.logston@dsb.wa.gov)
Event Hosted By: WSSB Outreach Access Services & Department of Services for the Blind
Event Location: Washington State School for the Blind Vancouver, WA
Event Links: Volunteer Form
Parent Permission Form
HOW DO I...
2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver WA 98661
