Our mission is to integrate individuals who are visually impaired and blind into all aspects of the community, thereby improving their overall quality of life. Our dedication lies on providing educational opportunities, recreational alternatives, communication and social skill building that is combined with a sense of purpose and community spirit. Through our diverse programs and services, CAB will encourage individuals to learn more about leadership training, community service opportunities, college and job preparation and collaborations with other organizations.

Mark Hanohano
Director Of Operation & Activities Director

Linda Zelaya
Office Manager

Stephanie Contreras
Assistant Office Manager

Hector De Leon
Volunteer Coordinator

Willy Pineda
Technology Coordinator

Community Alliance for the Blind (CAB) is a Non-Profit Organization for the Blind and it is made up of a Blind and Visually Impaired Volunteer Staff. CAB's Staff has at least three to five years of experience working with the blind and visually impaired in their surrounding community. CAB's Blind and Visually Impaired Volunteer Staff also mentor many of CAB's clients by giving them an opportunity to take part of important planning and Volunteer positions within CAB's Programs that make CAB what it is today. Many thanks to all of the Very Special Volunteers who keep CAB's Programs running all year long.

PROGRAMS

Youth program

Introduces blind and visually impaired youth to a variety of activities and events through educational and recreational outings.  This program will allow sighted and visually impaired youth to meet, play and work closely with others to become more outgoing individuals.

Youth leadership

Provides blind and sighted teens with unique opportunities of leadership training, volunteer service and coordination, and college and career planning.

Community service

CAB's clients have been heavily involved in the Whittier community and surrounding areas.  These individuals have hosted holiday parties for abused children and homeless families.  Our clients have had the opportunity to harvest vegetables for the homeless, give hugs to the elderly, chaperone at a prom for children with speech development problems and even serve people at a spaghetti dinner.  Our clients are interested in meeting new and exciting adventures.  These motivated youths and young adults feel that community service is a very important part of an individual's life and they are always looking for organizations that need volunteers to assist with events and everyday tasks.

Community Alliance for the Blind Staff Members

Mark Hanohano
Activities Director

Linda Zelaya
Office Manager

Stephanie Contreras
Assistant Office Manager

Willy Pineda
Sports Coordinator

Hector De Leon
Volunteer Coordinator

Community Alliance for the Blind Dedicated Volunteers

Diane Williams
Office Volunteer

Christine Jeune
Activities Volunteer

Louis Jeune
Volunteer Driver

Liz Hanohano
Volunteer

Harvey Reding
Volunteer

Community Alliance for the Blind
14408 East Whittier Blvd. Suite B4
Whittier, California 90605
Office: (562) 698-7576
Fax: (562) 698-4648
E-mail: CABlind@aol.com