The S.B. Questionnaire: Susan Cass

“It’s so gratifying to make something possible for someone that previously had seemed impossible,” says Susan Cass. “Everyone should have equal access.”  

In October 2018, Cass became the executive director of the Braille Institute’s Santa Barbara Center, a nonprofit that’s been helping those who are blind or visually impaired lead enriched and fulfilling lives for 37 years. 

“We’re looking to empower people to live as independently as possible,” says Cass, explaining that the services are offered free of charge. “We teach daily living skills that help them become more independent in their living environment and in their community.” That includes classes on cooking and art as well as technology training, orientation, and mobility.