Blind School

Welcome to the Utah School for the Blind (USB)

Empowering students who are blind, visually impaired, and deafblind across Utah to live independently and confidently — through expert instruction and the power of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).

What Makes USB Unique?

At USB, we don’t just teach academics — we teach life skills. Our programs are built around the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), which includes:

Braille & Compensatory Skills
Orientation & Mobility
Social Interaction
Independent Living Skills
Recreation & Leisure
Career Education
Technology
Self-Advocacy
Sensory Efficiency

These skills are woven into everything we do, helping students thrive at school, at home, and in their communities.

How We Support Students

Our flexible service model meets students where they are — from infancy through young adulthood:

Early Intervention

In-home vision support for infants and toddlers, with ECC foundations starting early.

Campus Programs

Preschool, Elementary, Secondary and Post-high students receive intensive instruction at our Ogden, Salt Lake and Springville campuses.

Outreach Services

Our teachers travel to local schools across Utah to provide ECC-based instruction and support.

Deafblind Services

USB proudly supports all deafblind students in Utah with specialized services and instruction.

Residential Transition Program

Located in Ogden, our transition program prepares high school, post-high, and college-aged students for independent adult living through real-world ECC experiences — from budgeting and cooking to job training and social events. Students live alongside blind mentors who provide daily support and inspiration.

Meet Our Experts

Our educators are leaders in the field. Every Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Teacher of the Deafblind (TDB) is licensed, highly trained, and passionate about what they do. Utah is proud to be the only state in the U.S. employing officially endorsed TDBs.

More Than School — A Launchpad for Life

At USB, we believe in every student’s potential. Through personalized support and the ECC, we help students become confident, capable, and ready for life’s next chapter.

Susan Patten
Associate Superintendent of the Blind

Utah School of the Blind
742 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4715
susanp@usdb.org

2025/2026 School Calendars for Campuses

Our Programs

USB offers a wide variety of enrichment programs throughout the year for blind or visually impaired students throughout the state which focus on ECC activities. Programs include ECC short term academies, online academies, weekend short programs, athletics, travel programs, summer camps, and White Cane Day. We are constantly looking at how we can provide opportunities to teach the ECC and create independence for students statewide.

Enrichment Funds are available to Districts and Families across the state of Utah! These funds are set aside to support blind, low vision, and deafblind students statewide to participate in events along with their sighted peers in their LEA, families, or communities.

Funds can be used for:
- Travel support
- Special interest support
- Regional activities for students with blindness, low vision, or deafblindness
- Competition support (ie. Braille Challenge National competition)
Funds are accessed by submitting an application to the USDB Advisory Council.
- LEA Activity Support
- Family Activity Support

At USB we want all students to be prepared for an adult life that is productive, independent, and full of opportunities. Our goal is to improve our student’s lives and also the lives of their families. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or to request more information. We’re here to help!

a student and his family group picture at graduation.

Our Mission

Providing exceptional, research-based, and comprehensive education for children and young adults who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in early intervention, outreach, campus, and residential programs.

Our Vision

As a national leader in vision programs and services, USB uses the Expanded Core Curriculum to deliver innovative instruction and experiences to prepare children and young adults of varying ability who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind for a rich and fulfilling adult life.

Our Motto

OUR VISION HAS NO LIMITS

Have more questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Or call our Administrative offices at (801) 629-4713

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