The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired has recently celebrated its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history of service to the state. Founded in 1875 by Samuel Bacon, who advocated for the establishment of the school and financed its initial operations, the center has evolved from a small institution with just three students in a rented building to a vital educational resource for visually impaired children across Nebraska. Over the years, the center has undergone several name changes but has consistently focused on providing quality education, including braille literacy, specialized technology training, and self-care skills.

In recognition of this important anniversary, the Nebraska Legislature has passed a resolution congratulating the center for its long-standing commitment to supporting visually impaired students and fostering a sense of community among them. The resolution acknowledges the center's role in creating a supportive environment where students feel understood and valued, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the center as a token of appreciation for its contributions over the past century and a half.