Welcome to the Washington State School for the Blind
ABOUT WSSB
WSSB Graduates 2026
Congratulations to the class of 2026! May you have a fantastic day, weekend and next chapter in life! You did it!
Employee Spotlight
Sofia Batchelor
Sofia has worked 3 years as a Residential Life Counselor. As a previous WSSB student, she brings life experience to the job as she works with students in the areas of independent living skills and becoming more confident as they become independent. While not at work, Sofia enjoys reading, singing and playing the guitar, spending time with family and friends, and is currently studying to become a Spanish interpreter at the University of Arizona. We're so happy to have her at WSSB!!
Summer Institute 2026
Registration: Summer Institute 2026 Registration
When: July 27-30, 2026
Where: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver
Cost: $485 Includes breakfast, lunch, and lodging.
Oregon participants will have the registration costs covered. There are limited scholarships available to others.
Who Should Attend - Any person who works with blind or low vision children in public school and has had limited experience or education in the field of blindness.
Topics That Will Be Addressed - Travel Skills (Orientation and Mobility), Eye & Vision Disorders, Vision Loss & Learning, Braille and other Literacy Media, Physical Education, Daily Living Skills, Assistive Technology, Social Skills & Vision Loss, and so much more.
Lodging - Lodging is included in the registration fee. Participants stay in the cottages on campus. Each cottage has a full kitchen, single-occupancy bedrooms, a community bathroom, and a living room. Men and women will have separate residences.
More Information Contact Pam Parker, pam.parker@wssb.wa.gov, for more information.
HOW DO I...
2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver WA 98661
