Edith L. Bishel Center for the Blind
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Independent Living Program
The Independent Living Program is for those who are visually impaired or blind, are 55 years of age and older, and who are not able to participate in the normal activities of daily life. The IL Program helps these individuals maintain and increase their independence in their home and community.
Low Vision Clinic
The Low Vision Clinic at Edith Bishel Center has been providing full low vision evaluation for the blind and visually impaired since 1998. A local optometrist conducts a comprehensive low vision evaluation and gives personalized help with specific recommendations for visual aids or assistance.
Customized computer training and education services
The Center offers adaptive computer training and education for the blind and visually impaired. Instruction is designed to respond not only to a client’s age and special needs, but also to their skill level. Classes are held at Edith Bishel Center; space is limited, so call for more information and to reserve a seat.
Low Vision Aids
Our Center stocks and sells a wide variety of magnification and visual aids, including:
Illuminated hand-held, stand, and electronic magnifiers
Reading stands and task lighting
Spectacle magnifiers
Telescopic distance magnification
Television glasses
CCTV video magnifiers
Computer screen magnification software
Talking watches, scales, and clocks
White mobility canes for the blind
Social Activities & Support Groups
The Center provides monthly social activates, support groups and ongoing trainings.
Reading and Writing Assistance Program
This program offers assistance with reading mail and/or filling out forms. It is available on the first and third Monday of every month from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Edith Bishel Center.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of clients participating in educational programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of personal development plans in place
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people provided assistive technology
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The goal of the organization is to continue to offer outstanding services and meet the needs to the visually impaired and blind community in our service areas.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies for this is to continue to asses the needs, evaluate our services, attend training and education and make sure that we continue to be the leading agency providing these services in our area.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The organization has all the tools to continue offering these services.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
So fare we are accomplished our goals to date.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Edith L. Bishel Center for the Blind
Board of directorsas of 09/17/2019
Kathleen Derting
Kathleen Derting
Kathleen Derting
Nurse
Steve Watt
CPA
Tawney Carrier
Attorney
Pamela Carrier
Chinook Home Health Care
Connie Wilkinson
Vision Center manager/Licensed Optician
Kris Call
Joy Kelley
Dr. Mark Michael
O.D.
Bill Hoage
John Hail
Amanda Myhre
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes