Vision Forward client Chris who is visually impaired at his job at IBVI

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Moving from fear to determination.

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Living with Vision Loss

Opening the Door to New Possibilities

“It’s incredible how small my world was,” Chris Lechner says about the way he felt when he lost his vision…

Programs & Services

Partnership Update

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IBVI) Established in 1952, Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IBVI) is…
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Events

Vision Connections 2024

We’d like to thank all of those who attended our annual Vision Connections presentation this last Friday at Racine Gateway…

Upcoming Events

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Dining in the Dark 2024

November 14 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Save the Date! Dining in the Dark this year is moving to the second Thursday of November – November 14,…
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Vision Forward Store Product Showcase

December 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration is required! Please RSVP by Thursday, December 5, 2024 Are you or a loved one living with vision loss? …

Serving people throughout the state of Wisconsin, Vision Forward empowers, educates, and enhances the lives of individuals impacted by vision loss through all of life’s transitions.