Blindskills, Inc. Providing Resources to the Blind Community

Our mission at Blindskills, Inc., is to build bridges of understanding by sharing information and resources with people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, their families, and their communities. At the present time, most services are offered at the local level, and are focused on Salem and surrounding communities in Willamette Valley Oregon.

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Saturday Support Groups

Starting Saturday, January 18, 2019 (and every third Saturday of the month to follow) we will be having a free Life Skills Support Group from 10:30am - 12:30pm located at

Center 50+
2615 Portland Rd., NE
Salem, OR 97301

All are welcome! If traveling by bus, take Cherriots Route 3.

New phone contact information for Blindskills

As of August 2019 our longtime 800 number is no longer available., All calls are being received on our local number, 503-581-4224. Due to some temporary changes in equipment and staffing, many calls may be initially sent to voicemail; but if you leave a short message and contact information, your call will be returned as soon as possible.

DIALOGUE Magazine Suspended After 57 Years

I am very sad to have to tell you that, as of June 2019, we have been forced to suspend publication of our beloved DIALOGUE Magazine. Read more.

Sad News

It saddens us to announce that Carol McCarl passed away May 2. Carol, the founder of Blindskills, publisher of Dialogue Magazine and longtime teacher of blind/visually impaired students has had a huge impact on many of us and she is already missed. Her family has asked for donations to Blindskills in lieu of flowers.

Carol M. McCarl--Called Into Publishing

by B. T. Kimbrough

Looking back on that life-changing phone call from DIALOGUE Founder Don O. Nold in August of 1990, Carol McCarl said that it came as a complete surprise. She and Nold had never discussed DIALOGUE's future, and she had never been asked to serve on its board or editorial staff. Click here to read full story »

DIALOGUE Magazine
A World of Ideas for Visually Impaired People of All Ages

Blindskills publishes DIALOGUE, a quarterly magazine primarily written by and for visually impaired people. DIALOGUE, published for over 50 years, is available in several accessible formats: Large print, braille, email, digital cartridge and digital download. Every issue includes tips on adapting to life with low vision, techniques for easier daily living, career interviews, recreation and sports, technology reviews, and descriptions of new products and services designed for people with visual impairments.

From a recent issue:

Blind Person on Watch: Staying at the Hospital 24/7 by Sue Tullos Duffy

You Can't Fix Stupid by Marty Klein

Vacation Suggestions: A Rich Legacy of History Worth Visiting (Part Two) by Peggy Chong

What's New and Where to Get It by Jackie Ohime

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
An audio handbook for people who are newly blind
with PROMISES TO KEEP (in print, for friends and family)

Experiencing significant vision loss--or know someone who is? In this free handbook, readers will find words of encouragement and resources to help cope with diminishing sight. Others have experienced similar feelings and share how they coped when they first got the news. You will hear people who went through this life-altering event and have gone on to lead full, productive lives. Call or email to request your free copy today. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? is now available on audio CD format, thanks to the generous assistance of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund.

Tips for Hospital Staff Members and Caregivers

When I Meet a Person Who is Blind, I Will ...

Carol M. McCarl--Called Into Publishing

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? An audio handbook for people who are newly blind with PROMISES TO KEEP (in print, for friends and family)

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
An audio handbook for people who are newly blind
with PROMISES TO KEEP (in print, for friends and family)