Orientation Center for the Blind

Orientation Center for the Blind Welcome to the page for our structured discovery training center located in Des Moines.

Here you can get updates on how the students are building confidence, developing blindness skills, and developing a positive attitude toward blindness.

12/19/2025

“You, as a blind person, have the right to be treated respectfully, and you have the right to be included.”🎄

Iowa Department for the Blind Director Stacy Cervenka sits down with Orientation Center Administrator Karly Prinds to discuss navigating family dynamics with confidence—especially during the holidays.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsfRhv_DTzU
👉 Learn more about the Orientation Center: http://blind.iowa.gov/orientation-center

Last week, the Orientation Center for the Blind held its annual Thanksgiving lunch! Students worked together to prepare ...
11/24/2025

Last week, the Orientation Center for the Blind held its annual Thanksgiving lunch! Students worked together to prepare a meal that consisted of a fried turkey, stuffing, baked corn, mashed potatoes, baked ham, rolls, cranberry 'salad', and desserts. 🍗🌽🥧

This hands-on cooking experience is just one highlight of our Home Management class! Learn more at: https://blind.iowa.gov/orientation-center

10/06/2025

Congratulations to Mason for completing his second small meal! Great job!

10/06/2025

Congratulations to Mason for completing his third meal and home management class! Well done!

10/06/2025

Congratulations to Vicencia for completing her 5.2 mile graduation walk!

10/06/2025

Congratulations to Vicencia who graduated on September 26! We are so proud of you and are excited for your journey forward.

09/08/2025

Big congratulations to Jesse who graduated from the Center this past Friday, September 5! Your hard work and determination paid off and we are very proud of you and are excited about your next chapter.

09/05/2025

Congratulations, to Sarah H, rehab teacher in training, for not only completing her shot project, but also the braille code! Great job!

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Chris for completing her first small meal in home management class! It was delicious!

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Vicencia for not only completing her large meal, but also her second drop off! Well done!

09/05/2025

Big congratulations to Jesse for completing his 5.2 mile graduation walk!

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524 4th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

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+15158028162

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