• Based in San Bernardino, California

  • info@blindunited.org

  • (909) 532-9513

Empowering People with Blindness or Visual Impairment

Blind United was born out of the necessity to bridge access to assistive technologies, training, resources and networking for the benefit of our communities.

Education

Blind United provides education and resources to assist people to live life to their fullest.

Community

Blind United is a community empowering people to be self-sufficient.

Grant

The Les Subotnick grant, a unique opportunity designed to empower and support individuals who are blind or visually impaired in pursuing their Assistive Technology Needs.

Empowering

At Blind United we strive to empower everyone to reach their potential. We do this through community, education and supporting our neighbors.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of people.

Making a difference in everyone’s life begins with working together for the common good. At Blind United we embrace the notion that a community working together empowers everyone around them. We offer several opportunities to join with us.

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Become a Volunteer

Become a volunteer today. There are many Blind United projects that will benefit from your time. It is easy to volunteer and your help puts smiles on everyone. Volunteerring is rewarding to the volunteer and not just the recipients.

Les Subotnick Grant

The Les Subotnick grant empowers and supports individuals who are blind or visually impaired in pursuing their educational aspirations.

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Virtual Interest Groups

Blind United offers several special interest groups each week. The Zoom information is available in each meeting description.

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BASIC JAWS TRAINING with Andrew Del Castillo

  • MONDAY 1st & 3rd Monday
  • Time 6:30pm (PST)

BASIC JAWS TRAINING with Andrew Del Castillo, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month will meet on Monday, May 4th, and the 18th, 2026 at 6:30 PM (PST) on Zoom.

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Advocacy with George Zavala

  • MONDAY 4th Monday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Advocacy with George Zavala, 4th Monday of the month, will meet on Monday May 25th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on Zoom.

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TECH Tips & Tricks with George Zavala

  • MONDAY 4th Monday
  • Time 7:00pm (PST)

TECH Tips and Tricks with George Zavala, will meet the 4th Monday of the month, and will meet on Monday May 25th, 2026 at 6:30PM (PST) on Zoom.

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Club 100 with Ed Davis

  • MONDAY 2nd and 4th Monday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Club 100 with ED Davis, will meet the 2nd Monday of the month, and will meet on Monday May 11th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on Zoom.

Meeting Link
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Cooking Without Looking Along With Blind United

  • TUESDAY 1st Tuesday
  • Time 3:00pm (PST)

The Cooking Without Looking Cook along with Blind United with Renee A. Rentmeester, 1st Tuesday of the month will meet on Tuesday May 5th, 2026 at 3:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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Support Group with Dominic Martin

  • TUESDAY 1st & 3rd Tuesday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Support Group with Dominic Martin, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, will meet on Tuesday May 5th, and the 19th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on zoom.

Meeting Link
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Makeup Application and Skin Care with Aleatha Donaldson

  • TUESDAY 2nd & 4th Tuesday
  • Time 5:00pm (PST)

Makeup application and skin care with Aleatha Donaldson and Ray Hicks, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, will meet on Tuesday May 12th, and the 26th, 2026 at 5:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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Lady’s support group with Venetta Davis Del Castillo

  • TUESDAY 2nd & 4th Tuesday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Lady’s support group with Venetta Davis Del Castillo, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, will meet on Tuesday May 12th and the 26th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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AI for beginners with The Blind United Crew

  • WEDNESDAY 1st & 3rd Wednesday
  • Time 5:00pm (PST)

AI and Technology with the B U Crew, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, will meet on Wednesday May 6th, and the 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM (PST) on Zoom.

Meeting Link
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The Blind Kitchen with Debra Erickson

  • WEDNESDAY 3rd Wednesday
  • Time 2:00pm (PST)

The Blind Kitchen with Debra Erickson, the 3rd Wednesday of the month, will meet on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 2:00PM (PST) on zoom.

Meeting Link
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Arts and Crafts-Knitting, Crocheting and Jewelry Making

  • WEDNESDAY 2nd Wednesday
  • Time 5:00pm (PST)

Arts and Crafts-Knitting, Crocheting and Jewelry Making with Trena Brown, and Barbara Harrison, 2nd Wednesday of the month, will meet on Wednesday May 13th, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PST) on Zoom.

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Getting the most out of your META RAYBANS with the BLIND UNITED CREW

  • WEDNESDAY 2nd & 4th Wednesday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Getting the most out of your META RAYBANS with the BLIND UNITED CREW, will meet the 2ND and 4th Wednesday of the month, will meet on Wednesday May 13th, and the 27th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on zoom.

Meeting Link
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Charlando con Advocating

  • WEDNESDAY 4th Wednesday
  • Time 5:00pm (PST)

Charlando con advocating, immigrants and disabilities and other community topics. This class is Duolingo with Jose Jimenez, opiorg67@gmail.com 4th Wednesday of the month, will meet on Wednesday May 27th, 2026 at 5:00PM PST on zoom.

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Introduction to GIDE

  • THURSDAY 3rd Thursday
  • Time 6:00pm & 7:00 (PST)

Introduction to GIDE, and how to use it George Zavala, 3rd Thursday of the month, will meet on Thursday May 21st, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) and 7:00PM MST on zoom.

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Arts and Crafts-Knitting, Crocheting and Jewelry Making

  • THURSDAY Thursday
  • Time TBA

Arts and Crafts-Knitting, Crocheting and Jewelry Making with Barbara Harrison, and Trena Brown, date and time for their group outing will be announced within the group earlier in the month.

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Let’s Talk Spanish with Jesus Bautista

  • THURSDAY 2nd & 4th Thursday
  • Time 5:30pm & 6:30pm (PST)

Let’s Talk Spanish with Jesus Bautista, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, will meet on Thursday, May 14th, and the 28th, 2026 at 5:30PM (PST), 6:30PM MST on zoom.

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Descriptive Movie Night with Ed Davis

  • FRIDAY Every Friday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Descriptive Movie Night with Ed Davis, every Friday of the month, will meet on Friday May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and the 29th, 2026 at 6:00 PM (PST) on Zoom.
We want to play your favorites so if you have any movie requests email them to info@blindunited.org and put movie request in the subject line.

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Understanding how to get DOR to work for you with Greg Hoffman

  • FRIDAY 4th Friday
  • Time 2:00pm (PST)

Understanding how to get DOR to work for you with a Rehab Specialist, 4th Friday of the month, will meet on Friday May 22nd, 2026 at 2:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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Poetry Reading with Tiffany Johnson

  • SATURDAY 1st Saturday
  • Time 11:00am (PST)

oetry Reading with Tiffany Johnson, 1st Saturday of the month, will meet on Saturday May 2nd, 2026 at 11:00AM on Zoom.

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RS Games with ED Davis

  • SATURDAY 3rd Saturday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

RS Games with ED Davis, 3rd Saturday of the month, will meet on Saturday May 16th, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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Travel and Culture with Elizabeth Negrete

  • SATURDAY 2nd Saturday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Travel and Culture with Elizabeth Negrete, 2nd Saturday of the month, will meet on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at 6:00 PM (PST) on Zoom.

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Music History with Dana Sallaz

  • SATURDAY 3rd Saturday
  • Time 5:00pm (PST)

Music History with Dana Sallaz, the 3rd Saturday of the month, will meet on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PST) on zoom.

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Introduction to the iPhone, iPhone Basics with Ed Davis

  • SUNDAY 1st Sunday
  • Time 6:00pm (PST)

Introduction to the I-Phone, I-Phone Basics with Ed Davis, 1st Sunday of the month, will meet on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 6:00PM (PST) on zoom.

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Blind United Gallery

At Blind United we believe that everyone can live life to the fullest no matter the circumstances. We hold regular events for everyone to come together and enjoy time with family and friends. Here is a gallery of our latest events.

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Ed Davis riding the bus.

A picture of three people riding the bus.

Three blind people riding the bus.

A picture of Ed Davis and family and friends riding the bus.

Ed Davis and friends riding the bus.

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Two friends sharing a meal.

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