Anchor Center for Blind Children
Frances Owens has extensive experience in community relations and nonprofit engagement, currently serving as the Community Relations Manager at Anchor Center for Blind Children since March 2016. Previously, Owens held the position of Community Relations Director at arc Thrift Stores from December 2012 to February 2016 and worked as Executive Vice President of Community Affairs at Galloway Group from August 2008 to August 2012, where relationships were fostered with various businesses and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Owens served as the First Lady of Colorado from January 1999 to January 2007, promoting literacy and supporting numerous nonprofits across the state. Frances Owens earned a Bachelor of Science in Art History from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Anchor Center for Blind Children
Founded in 1982, Anchor Center for Blind Children staff have taught visually impaired infants, young children and families, for over 32 years—providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential. Housed in a beautiful, architecturally modern building in Stapleton, Anchor Center is designed to address the unique learning styles of young children with vision impairments. Walk in the door and find specialized lighting, acoustics and a myriad of textures that help children find their way around. A stroll through the sensory gardens will delight all visitors as they experience bright colors, interesting textures and pleasing scents. Children from birth through five and their families are served at this magical place. Parents begin their journey by attending programs where they and their babies learn to simply enjoy each other and get used to seeing the world using senses other than vision. By the time children turn into toddlers they, like all children, begin to think the world revolves around them. Parents begin to step back and let their children take the lead. Observers of the preschool will see rambunctious children navigating their way using canes and utilizing early Braille skills to read. Learn more at www.anchorcenter.org