The annual Pennsylvania Association for the Blind Conference was October 21, 22, and 23 in Greensburg, PA. Keystone was one of 4 hosting agencies, along with Beaver County Association for the Blind, Westmoreland County Blind Association, and Fayette County Blind Association. Staff members from agencies for the blind across the state […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Keystone is a strong supporter of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The history […]
Vista – Fall 2014
Click below to read the Fall (October/November/December) issue of Vista! Vista – Fall 2014
KBA CEO’s Ice Bucket Challenge!
Our CEO Jonathan Fister did a twist on the Ice Bucket Challenge! He will undergo the bucket of ice for every person who donates $100 to KBA. Let’s see how many times we can dump ice on him!
Helmet Production by Visually Impaired Employees
On August 26, 2014, our workcenter team was very busy fulfilling a safety helmets order! 2,240 blue helmets were assembled and prepared for shipping. The direct labor was 100% blind and visually impaired! We are proud of the teamwork effort from our employees and excited by the success of the […]
Honoring Art Wedge
Art Wedge is a visually impaired KBA employee who has worked for us for an incredible 62 years! At the 2014 Nettie Mann Achievement Awards in Harrisburg, PA, Art received the Lifetime Achievement Award and a standing ovation from over 400 people. We are proud of all of Art’s achievements and […]
Keystone Kids Career Caravan
Career Caravan is a week long program held in the summer for the Keystone Kids. During the week, the Kids learn how to travel safely throughout their environment, how to use public transportation, how to use different types of assistive technology, shadow a visually impaired person at their place of […]
Keystone Kids 2005 Disney Trip
20 blind and visually impaired Keystone Kids visit Disney World for the first time and participate in the Youth Education Series.
Keystone Kids Program
Established in 2000 by the professional and rehabilitation staff of the Keystone Blind Association, the Keystone Kids program was developed to be a year-round community based instruction and recreation program for children with visual disabilities. The goal of this program is to encourage blind children and those who are severely […]
Keystone Kids with Artist Passel Helminski
Under the guidance of visually impaired artist Passel Helminski, the Keystone Kids learned different techniques of art-making.