1962 :
Volunteer work for the blind had already commenced in 1962 when the Wallace Training Centre for the Blind was set up in Tuaran by the North Borneo Red Cross Society and Jesselton Rotary Club. The Centre is presently known as Wallance Sheltered Workshop and functions as a sheltered workshop to cater for the needs of the blind who have been trained in various specific fields but is waiting to secure employment. It also provides as temporary accommodation to deserving blind members and those in dire straits.
1966 :
The Sabah Society for the Blind was established on 15th April, 1966.
1971 :
The Sandakan Branch was established in 1972 when training activities of the Wallace Training Centre were shifted to Sungai Manila in Sandakan and is now known as Taman Cahaya Training Centre for the Blind, Sandakan.
1997 :
The Keningau Branch was set up.
2001 :
The Tawau Branch was Established.