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In the News
CBS 58 Sunday Morning Features Vision Forward’s Archery Program
‘Puts a smile on my face every time’: Archery adapted for blind participants at Vision Forward WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS…
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Store Closure on 4th & 5th of July
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Vision Forward Turns 105 years old!
Who knew turning 105 could be so much fun? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make last night’s…
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In the News
Beep Baseball creates accessible sport opportunity for youth with vision loss
A huge shout out to the men’s baseball team and coach at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) for helping kids…
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Did you see our CEO Jacci Borchardt on TMJ4 News?
Did you see our CEO Jacci Borchardt on TMJ4 News being interviewed about our mission at Vision Forward and our…
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In the News
Vision Forward featured on the Morning Blend
Vision Forward was recently featured on TMJ4’s Morning Blend show. We are grateful for this opportunity to highlight stories of…
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Closure
Vision Forward will be closed today, Friday, January 12, 2024, due to the inclement weather and predicted snow fall. We…
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Staff & Board
Notable Health Care Leaders: Heather Hinson, OD
Congratulations to Dr. Heather Hinson, Vision Forward’s optometrist specializing in low vision, for being awarded as a Notable Health Care…
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Dining in the Dark featured on Milwaukee Tonight
Thank you to James Groth, TMJ4, for his time in featuring our Dining in the Dark event on Milwaukee Tonight! …
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Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Koscinski
Master of the Game The fabric of Vision Forward comprises threads of all the people who have woven their service…
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Programs & Services
Celebrating White Cane Day
White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since…
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In the News
She started losing her vision at 19. Now as Vision Forward’s CEO, she’s helping others who share her experience
Brittany Truong; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel When she was 19, Jacci Borchardt began struggling to read small print, drive or recognize…
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Camp offers unique accessible opportunities for kids who are blind
Vision Forward, in collaboration with Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, was proud to host Rainbow Day Camp…
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Beep Baseball gives kids with vision loss a chance to play ball!
Vision Forward hosted another awesome Beep Baseball event recently. This event is an impressive collaboration with Vision Forward, the Milwaukee…
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Vision Forward appoints Jaclyn Borchardt as new CEO
Milwaukee, WI – Vision Forward Association has announced that Jaclyn (Jacci) Borchardt has accepted the role of CEO at the…
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Assistive Technology Insight and Resources
In our continuing mission to create informative and entertaining educational resources to everyone who needs them, Vision Forward has launched…
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Vision Forward receives generous donation from VIPER
(Pictured from left to right; Susan Eggold, Jacci Borchardt, John Carter, TJ Oman, VIPERS President, Terri Davis, and Dave Carlson.)…
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Wisconsin DHS AWARDS $244,000 to Vision Forward
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded Vision Forward a two-year grant almost $245,000 to increase public awareness…
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Events, Fundraising
Dining in the Dark Offers an Experience of Blindness
Vision Forward hosts its 14th annual sensory experience to raise awareness of blindness and visual impairment Milwaukee, Wis. – Dining…
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Advocacy
Paratransit taxi service faces major cuts, riders with disabilities fear reduced accessibility
The team at Vision Forward wanted to share a county budget concern regarding transportation for people with disabilities and vision…
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In the News
Racine Journal Times Profile
With support from the Racine Community Foundation, Vision Forward has launched a campaign to raise awareness about its services and…
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Catholic Community Foundation grant supports of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
The Catholic Community Foundation recently awarded Vision Forward Association a $20,000 grant for Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Services. Vision Rehabilitation Therapy…
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Beep Baseball gives kids with visual impairment a chance to play ball
Great highlight of #BeepBasball on Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin! Thank you for creating awareness across the state of this awesome…
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Beep Baseball creates accessible sport opportunity for youth with vision loss
Great segment by Sarah McGrew TMJ4 of our #BeepBaseball event. We appreciate the support in creating awareness of fun and…