BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vision Forward - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vision-forward.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vision Forward REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T153000 DTSTAMP:20260610T205227Z CREATED:20260603T180638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T205227Z UID:42404-1783933200-1784129400@vision-forward.org SUMMARY:Camp Readiness DESCRIPTION:Camp Readiness – Building Independence in the Community \nCamp Readiness is designed to help participants develop the skills and confidence needed for greater independence at camp and in the community. Led by a Physical Therapist\, Speech Therapist\, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired\, this program provides individualized support while encouraging participants to build practical life skills in a fun and engaging environment. \nThroughout the program\, participants will practice navigating safely to and from a local grocery store\, planning and creating a menu\, shopping for ingredients\, and preparing a meal together. These hands-on experiences help strengthen communication\, problem-solving\, decision-making\, social interaction\, and community awareness skills that support increased independence. \nIn addition to community-based learning\, participants will enjoy a variety of fun camp activities\, including science experiments\, tie-dyeing shirts\, and a water day. These activities provide opportunities to build friendships\, foster creativity\, and practice teamwork while having fun. \nCamp Readiness is designed to help participants gain confidence\, develop real-world skills\, and increase their independence so they can successfully participate in Rainbow Day Camp and other community experiences. Our goal is to create a supportive\, engaging environment where every participant can learn\, grow\, and thrive. \nPlease RSVP by July 3\, 2026. Cost of this camp is $300 per child. \n  URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/camp-readiness/ CATEGORIES:Programs,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vision-forward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mother-with-little-daughter-measure-fabric-sewing-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T163000 DTSTAMP:20260713T171812Z CREATED:20260212T171235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T171812Z UID:41347-1785141000-1785429000@vision-forward.org SUMMARY:2026 Rainbow Day Camp DESCRIPTION:Location: The Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Camp in Fredonia\nW3985 Trails End Road | Fredonia\, Wisconsin 53021 \nFeaturing adapted sports\, kayaking\, art\, music\, cooking and more!\nSign your child up for fun at our youth summer camp\, where they’ll make connections with other youth with vision loss as they participate in a variety of activities at the beautiful 110 acre campsite. \nAges 5 – 14 are welcome!\nRainbow Day Camp is ideal for children ages 5 to 14 who are visually impaired and independent in daily living tasks (such as toileting\, dressing\, and feeding). If your child is interested in attending but requires additional support with these tasks\, please contact us to register with an accompanying adult. To learn more about specialized day camps for students aged 15 and up\, see our 2-Day Tech Camp for YouTube Production and Pathways to Independence Camp.   \nPlease RSVP by July 13\, 2026. Cost is $100 per participant.\nAll campers will receive lunch\, snacks\, and a camp shirt! Children’s Long-Term Support Program approved. If the cost presents a challenge for your family\, please reach out to Colleen Kickbush\, 414-615-0160\, for assistance options. \nBus transportation to camp is available from Vision Forward. Camp start and end times are approximate and will rely on arrival of buses. \nRegister here at https://vision-forward.org/2026-rainbow-day-camp-registration/ URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/2026-rainbow-day-camp/ CATEGORIES:Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vision-forward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC_0992-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260731T211730Z CREATED:20260603T192036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T211730Z UID:42410-1785837600-1785938400@vision-forward.org SUMMARY:2-Day Tech Camp DESCRIPTION:Due to lower-than-expected enrollment this summer\, we’ve made the decision to postpone our 2-Day Tech Camp until this fall. \nThe good news? Tech Camp isn’t canceled—it’s just getting a new date! We’re excited to offer this opportunity later this year\, giving more teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired the chance to build valuable technology skills in a fun\, supportive environment. \nStay tuned for our new fall date and registration details. We can’t wait to see you then! \n  \n  URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/2-day-tech-camp/ CATEGORIES:Programs,Community,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vision-forward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-16-12-04-Woman-holding-a-cancelled-event-card-Free-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T153345Z CREATED:20260603T184930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T153345Z UID:42407-1787216400-1787313600@vision-forward.org SUMMARY:2-Day Pathways to Independence Camp DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration numbers\, this event has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. \nA 2-day camp for teenagers and young adults aged 14-21 who are blind or visually impaired. Led by Occupational Therapists\, Certified Low Vision Therapists\, Teachers of the Visually Impaired\, and Orientation & Mobility Specialists. This camp provides interactive experiences that include organization\, list making\, grocery shopping\, money management\, and cooking. \nPlease RSVP by August 6\, 2026. Cost is $300 per participant. \nDay 1: \n\nLabeling to make life easier: tactile and audio labels for clothing\, personal items and more\nTechnology to help identify items: color identifiers\, apps\, portable video magnifiers and more\nKeeping your home and space clean: cleaning methods and tools\nPlanning and preparing a meal: setting up a meal plan and planning a grocery list\nMoney handling: money identifiers\, apps\, and folding methods\n\nDay 2: \n\nGrocery shopping experience\nPre-meal prep\nEating methods and enjoying a meal!\n\n  URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/pathways-to-independence-camp/ CATEGORIES:Programs,Community,Children's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vision-forward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-16-12-04-Woman-holding-a-cancelled-event-card-Free-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T193000 DTSTAMP:20260807T171923Z CREATED:20260609T154306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T171923Z UID:42434-1788283800-1788291000@vision-forward.org SUMMARY:BluTender Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM\n\n424 E. Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\n\nGuest “Celebrity” bartenders\nMission-Driven Drinks\nExciting Raffle Prizes\n\n\nJoin us for a special happy hour high above downtown Milwaukee with panoramic city views at Blu Milwaukee\, located on the 23rd floor of the iconic Pfister Hotel.\n \nAs part of Blu’s popular “BluTender” fundraiser series\, Vision Forward team members and supporters will step behind the bar as “celebrity” bartenders\, where 10% of all bar revenue and 100% of the tips will be donated to our mission. Enjoy crafty cocktails\, great conversation\, and an evening packed with vibrant energy and community spirit.\n \nWhether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as a longtime supporter\, BluTender promises to be an inspiring evening celebrating our mission and the community that makes it possible. \n\nFor questions\, contact Elle Henderson at ehenderson@vision-forward.org or call 414-615-0161. \n\nRegister today and you’ll be entered into our raffle! \n\n\n \n \n BluTender Event Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n CompanyPhoneEmail(Required)\n \n How did you hear about this event?Address \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/blutender/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vision-forward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BluTender-Event-clip-e1785969291623.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR