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

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • September 25, 2023
  • September 26, 2023(2 events)

    [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


    September 26, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.

    To participate email us at:

    tfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus
    3350 E. Grant Rd.
    Tucson, Arizona 85716
  • September 27, 2023(1 event)

    [PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class


    September 27, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.

    To participate email us at:

    phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014
  • September 28, 2023
  • September 29, 2023
  • September 30, 2023(1 event)

    [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.us

    or 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

    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 85716

    Phoenix 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

    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 85716

    Phoenix 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

    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 85716

    Phoenix 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

    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 85716

    Phoenix 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

    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 85716

    Phoenix 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


    October 7, 2023

    Open 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
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014

    [TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting


    October 7, 2023

    Open 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
    3350 E. Grant Rd.
    Tucson, Arizona 85716
  • October 8, 2023
  • October 16, 2023
  • October 17, 2023(2 events)

    [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
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014

    [TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class


    October 17, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.

    To participate email us at:

    tfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus
    3350 E. Grant Rd.
    Tucson, Arizona 85716
  • October 18, 2023(1 event)

    [PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class


    October 18, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.

    To participate email us at:

    phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014
  • October 19, 2023
  • October 20, 2023
  • October 21, 2023(3 events)

    [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.us

    or stop by and visit at:
    2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014

    [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.us

    or 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!

    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.us

    or stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at:
    3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716

  • October 22, 2023
  • October 30, 2023
  • October 31, 2023(2 events)

    [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
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014

    [TUCSON] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class


    October 31, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open to all.

    To participate email us at:

    tfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Tucson Campus
    3350 E. Grant Rd.
    Tucson, Arizona 85716
  • November 1, 2023(1 event)

    [PHOENIX] Ability Builds Confidence (ABC) Class


    November 1, 2023

    Introduction to vision loss. Open enrollment.

    To participate email us at:

    phoenixfrontdesk@saavi.us

    Click this link to apply:

    ABC Application

    or stop by and visit us at:

    2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014

    Saavi Services for the Blind: Phoenix Campus
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014
  • November 2, 2023
  • November 3, 2023(1 event)

    [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 85716

    Phoenix 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

    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.us

    or stop by and visit at:
    2920 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014

    [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.us

    or stop by and visit our Tucson Saavi Center at:
    3350 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Az 85716

    [PHOENIX] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting


    November 4, 2023

    Open 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
    2920 N. 7th St.
    Phoenix, Arizona 85014

    [TUCSON] National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting


    November 4, 2023

    Open 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
    3350 E. Grant Rd.
    Tucson, Arizona 85716
  • November 5, 2023