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Low Vision Clinic Accepting New Patients

Posted: May 11, 2018
Author: WCBA

We are currently accepting new patients for our Low Vision Services with Dr. Chris Cakanac OD, FAAO our Low Vision Doctor. Together with Dr. Chris Cakanac we have been providing low vision services to the visually impaired for over 20 years. Dr. Cakanac uses the latest technology in visual aids…

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Tips To Protect Your Vision

Posted: May 8, 2017
Author: WCBA

As Spring arrives in western Pennsylvania, we are called to the outdoors. We rediscover what has been hidden by snow and lay dormant during the winter months. The nice weather is our inspiration to collect branches or leaves that have accumulated in the corners of the yard; stain the deck…

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Lions Club Donation

Posted: March 27, 2017
Author: WCBA

Thanks to the Trafford Lions Club and Penn-Trafford Leos Club for coordinating last night’s Dinner in the Dark event. The event was hosted in the WCBA’s Community Room here in Greensburg. Sighted participants were blindfolded and taught how to eat a prepared dinner and fold paper airplanes. Penn-Trafford presented a…

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Employee of the Year Award Nominee

Posted: May 5, 2016
Author: WCBA

Congratulations to our colleague, Clyde Bittner on being nominated for the 2016 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award. Each year, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) honors an individual who is blind and employed in NIB’s network of associated nonprofit agencies. Clyde was nominated based upon his qualifications…

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Services for Sight-Impaired and Intellectually-Challenged Individuals

Posted: January 4, 2016
Author: WCBA

The Westmoreland County Blind Association provides services and programs for individuals with visual, intellectual and physical disabilities and delivers business services such as embroidery and document destruction. This video offers an overview of our programs and services for sight impaired and intellectually challenged individuals.

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7,861 Trips Last Year!

Posted: October 2, 2015
Author: WCBA

Did you know that the WCBA provides transportation to eligible individuals who attend our Pre-Vocational Work Activity Center and Adult Training Facility? We made 7,861 transportational trips last year!