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Affordable housing for the blind coming to Las Vegas

A large, block-colored building that is white, tan, orange and blue with the Blind Center of Nevada sign at the top.
Published: May. 3, 2023 at 8:19 AM PDT

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Tens of thousands of Las Vegas locals struggle to find affordable housing, but more help is on the way for those who live with blindness and face extra hurdles to find a home.

The Blind Center of Nevada is working to build “Vision Park”: the apartment complex has 100 units with special accommodations for blindness, such as electronic key fobs, a specialized gym, clear walkways and a outdoor path to access public transit.

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