Saavi Services for the Blind offers training in nonvisual and other specialized skills Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Skills include:
- Cane Training
- Independent Living Skills
- Braille
- Assistive Technology
- Positive Philosophy on Blindness discussion groups
- Health and Wellness classes
- Job Exploration Readiness and Placement
- Academic Tutoring and Education Support
- and English as a second language instruction.
Below is a calendar of our special events that enhance and support our everyday training.
Events in October 2023
- MonMonday
- TueTuesday
- WedWednesday
- ThuThursday
- FriFriday
- SatSaturday
- SunSunday
- September 25, 2023
- September 26, 2023(2 events)
[VIRTUAL] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
[VIRTUAL] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
September 26, 2023
For more information on our Independent Living Blind (ILB) program please contact our Itinerant Services Program Manager, Mohammed Falah, at:
Phone Number: 520-269-5753
Email: mfalah@saavi.us
Virtual Meeting[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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September 26, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - September 27, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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September 27, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus - September 28, 2023
- September 29, 2023
- September 30, 2023(1 event)
[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Gone Pumpkin Picking!
[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Gone Pumpkin Picking!
September 30, 2023
Oh my gourd, how those pumpkins will smile! Don’t miss this family favorite. Paddle boats, train rides, and a corn maze to find your way out and much more! Lunch will be provided. Families invited!
Transportation for all REAL events can be provided. For transportation arrangements, and meal purchasing, please contact Roxanne Torres using the contact information below at least one week in advance of scheduled events.
For all Children & Youth REAL events in Tucson please contact our Tucson Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Roxanne Torres, at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331 EXT: 246
Email: rtorres@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716 - October 1, 2023
- October 2, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023
All skills will be put to the test as students explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 3, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023
All skills will be put to the test as students explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 4, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023
All skills will be put to the test as students explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 5, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023
All skills will be put to the test as students explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 6, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
[ALL SITES] Catalina Islands Trip
October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023
All skills will be put to the test as students explore new and unfamiliar experiences.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 7, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
[PHOENIX] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
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October 7, 2023Open to all.
For information on how to get involved in the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meetings in Phoenix please contact Phoenix Chapter President, Jordan Moon, at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195 EXT 110
Email: jmoon@saavi.us
or stop by and visit!
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
[TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
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October 7, 2023Open to all.
For information on how to get involved in the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meetings in Tucson please contact Tucson Chapter President, Tarik Williams, at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331 EXT: 254
Email: twilliams@saavi.us
or stop by and visit!
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - October 8, 2023
- October 9, 2023
- October 10, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
October 10, 2023
For more information on our Independent Living Blind (ILB) program please contact our Itinerant Services Program Manager, Mohammed Falah, at:
Phone Number: 520-269-5753
Email: mfalah@saavi.us
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 10, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - October 11, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 11, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus - October 12, 2023
- October 13, 2023(2 events)
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Tucson Meet Yourself
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Tucson Meet Yourself
October 13, 2023
To learn how to become a student at our Tucson center please contact us at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
2023 E75 Diversity Builder Recognition Award Event
2023 E75 Diversity Builder Recognition Award Event
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October 13, 2023Presented virtually via Zoom.
- October 14, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth - Halloween Event
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth - Halloween Event
October 14, 2023
Transportation to all events can be provided. Please reach out to one of our Phoenix Children & Youth Coordinator’s, Hiris Vela, at hvela@saavi.us. Or call/text (602) 791-1737 with any questions and to RSVP to an event.
For information on how to get involved in our Children & Youth REAL events in Phoenix please contact one of our Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Katie Cuppy, at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195 EXT: 262
Email: kcuppy@saavi.usor stop by and visit at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - The Slaughterhouse
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - The Slaughterhouse
October 14, 2023
To learn how to become a student at our Tucson center please contact us at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
- October 15, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- October 17, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
October 17, 2023
For more information on our Independent Living Blind (ILB) program please contact our Itinerant Services Program Manager, Mohammed Falah, at:
Phone Number: 520-269-5753
Email: mfalah@saavi.us
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 17, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - October 18, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 18, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus - October 19, 2023
- October 20, 2023
- October 21, 2023(3 events)
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Pumpkin Patch
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Pumpkin Patch
October 21, 2023
Transportation to all events can be provided. Please reach out to one of our Phoenix Children & Youth Coordinator’s, Hiris Vela, at hvela@saavi.us. Or call/text (602) 791-1737 with any questions and to RSVP to an event.
For information on how to get involved in our Children & Youth REAL events in Phoenix please contact one of our Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Katie Cuppy, at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195 EXT: 262
Email: kcuppy@saavi.usor stop by and visit at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Pumpkin Patch
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Pumpkin Patch
October 21, 2023
To learn how to become a student at our Tucson center please contact us at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - It's a Beastly Blowout!
[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - It's a Beastly Blowout!
October 21, 2023
Be bootiful and own it! Join us for a night of fun at our annual Halloween blowout. Families & friends are invited!
Transportation for all REAL events can be provided. For transportation arrangements, and meal purchasing, please contact Roxanne Torres using the contact information below at least one week in advance of scheduled events.
For all Children & Youth REAL events in Tucson please contact our Tucson Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Roxanne Torres, at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331 EXT: 246
Email: rtorres@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716 - October 22, 2023
- October 23, 2023
- October 24, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
October 24, 2023
For more information on our Independent Living Blind (ILB) program please contact our Itinerant Services Program Manager, Mohammed Falah, at:
Phone Number: 520-269-5753
Email: mfalah@saavi.us
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 24, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - October 25, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 25, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus - October 26, 2023(1 event)
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Halloween Party
[TUCSON] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Halloween Party
October 26, 2023
To learn how to become a student at our Tucson center please contact us at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
- October 27, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Fall Event
[PHOENIX] Comprehensive Services: Confidence Challenge Activity - Fall Event
October 27, 2023
To learn how to become a student at our Phoenix center please contact us at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Phoenix Saavi center at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - October 28, 2023
- October 29, 2023
- October 30, 2023
- October 31, 2023(2 events)
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
[PHOENIX] Senior Services: Independent Living Blind Program - Answers Class
October 31, 2023
For more information on our Independent Living Blind (ILB) program please contact our Itinerant Services Program Manager, Mohammed Falah, at:
Phone Number: 520-269-5753
Email: mfalah@saavi.us
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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October 31, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - November 1, 2023(1 event)
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
[PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class
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November 1, 2023Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.
To participate email us at:
Click this link to apply:
or stop by and visit us at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus - November 2, 2023
- November 3, 2023(1 event)
[ALL SITES] Comprehensive Services: Fit Fridays - Beat Baseball Basics
[ALL SITES] Comprehensive Services: Fit Fridays - Beat Baseball Basics
November 3, 2023
Tucson & Phoenix centers participate together in beat baseball at our Tucson location.
For information on how to become a student please contact us using the contact information below:
Tucson Saavi contact information:
Phone: (520) 795-1331
Email: tfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716Phoenix Saavi contact information:
Phone: (602) 795-0195
Email: phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us
Address: 2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 - November 4, 2023(4 events)
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Saavi Saturday
[PHOENIX] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - Saavi Saturday
November 4, 2023
Transportation to all events can be provided. Please reach out to one of our Phoenix Children & Youth Coordinator’s, Hiris Vela, at hvela@saavi.us. Or call/text (602) 791-1737 with any questions and to RSVP to an event.
For information on how to get involved in our Children & Youth REAL events in Phoenix please contact one of our Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Katie Cuppy, at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195 EXT: 262
Email: kcuppy@saavi.usor stop by and visit at:
2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - ¡Feliz Dia De Muertos!
[TUCSON] REAL Program: Children and Youth Event - ¡Feliz Dia De Muertos!
November 4, 2023
This is a day to honor and pray for all the beautiful souls in our lives who are no longer living. These cherished souls might have left us, but they shall be in our hearts and minds until the end of time. We will celebrate our loved ones passed at this event with crafts, food, and lots of fun just as they would wish for us to do on this special day. Lunch will be provided. Families welcome!
Transportation for all REAL events can be provided. For transportation arrangements, and meal purchasing, please contact Roxanne Torres using the contact information below at least one week in advance of scheduled events.
For all Children & Youth REAL events in Tucson please contact our Tucson Children & Youth Services Coordinator, Roxanne Torress at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331 EXT: 246
Email: rtorres@saavi.usor stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at:
3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716[PHOENIX] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
[PHOENIX] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
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November 4, 2023Open to all.
For information on how to get involved in the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meetings in Phoenix please contact Phoenix Chapter President, Jordan Moon, at:
Phone: (602) 795-0195 EXT 110
Email: jmoon@saavi.us
or stop by and visit!
Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus[TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
[TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
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November 4, 2023Open to all.
For information on how to get involved in the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meetings in Tucson please contact Tucson Chapter President, Tarik Williams, at:
Phone: (520) 795-1331 EXT: 254
Email: twilliams@saavi.us
or stop by and visit!
Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus - November 5, 2023