Blind Start of America is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization with the mission to help blind & visually impaired people learn & develop job skills to lead lives of independence. This will be achieved through education, training,counseling, communication & technology. One of Blind Start of America’s primary objectives is to provide job skills training & placement necessary to provide disabled persons with the personal & financial independence of purchasing or renting a home. Brian C. Tom, Founder & Executive Director of Blind Start of America, became visually impaired in his early 20’s while he was starting his educational services company, California Educational Centers, Inc. Despite the onslaught of his disability, Brian overcame challenges faced with visual impairment & has operated a successful business since 1991. Today, Brian strives to help fellow blind & visually impaired persons enhance their job skills & other personal attributes to excel in the workplace & society.