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Staff & Board
A Legacy of Warm Welcomes with Max
For 33 years, Max has been a part of Vision Forward in many capacities. Once he began working at our…
Volunteers
A Heartfelt Thank You from the Children’s Wing: Honoring Karin Hiller
For more than 15 years, Karin has been giving her time, talents, and heart to Vision Forward—dedicating over 1,300 hours…
Programs & Services
Partnership with Northern Illinois University
Vision Forward is proud to serve as the host site for the in-person learning portion of this program, which is…
Events
Closed for Labor Day
We will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, but will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.
Events
Our New Location
For more than 105 years we have stood as a trusted resource and community of support for thousands of individuals…
Events, Programs & Services
2-Day Tech Camp for Young Adults
Day 1 Today our young adults learned how to create Youtube videos using a smart phone, enjoyed a live demo…
In the News, Programs & Services
“Camp gives visually impaired kids unique opportunities”
Ozaukee County News, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Vision Forward and JCC host camp for visually impaired | Ozaukee Co. News…
Events, In the News
Fredonia camp gives visually impaired kids ability to participate in summer activities
A huge thanks to cbs58, who covered our Rainbow Day Camp event! Fredonia camp gives visually impaired kids ability to…
Programs & Services
Summer Sensory Club is Now in Session
Thanks to You, Little Explorers Are Thriving This Summer! Because of our donors generous support, Vision Forward launched an exciting…
4th of July Closure
Vision Forward and the Vision Forward Store will be closed Friday, July 4th for the holiday. Remember to wear eye…
We Are Closed Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 26. We remember and honor those who made…
Braille Games at the Milwaukee Public Museum
We would like to thank everyone for coming out for Braille Games at the Milwaukee Public Museum today and taking…
Events, Fundraising
Red Robin Fundraiser for Vision Forward
Join us July 28th all day at Red Robin in Greenfield, located at 7575 Edgerton Ave. to raise funds for…
Spring Event 2025
What an amazing Spring Festival this weekend at Vision Forward! We had 69 kids and family members in attendance this…
In the News, Technology
2025 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant
Vision Forward is proud to announce that we have been awarded a 2025 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant! The Inspiration…
Events, Volunteers
Beep Baseball 2025
On Saturday we held our annual Beep Baseball event, moved this year to the Milwaukee Baseball Club Community Center, which…
In the News
Milwaukee Philanthropy Community Radio Broadcast
Check out this interview with our very own Jacci Borchardt, CEO, and Rob Buettner, Beyond Vision President & CEO, on…
Winter Weather Closing
Vision Forward will be closed today, February 12, 2025, due to the predicted inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Fundraising
A 12-Year-Old’s Mission: How Dominic is making a difference
Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear black belts. Meet Dominic Segura, a remarkable 12-year-old whose heart is as strong as…
In the News, Staff & Board
Vision Forward Teachers Present at International Conference
Recently two of our incredible Vision Forward Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Tina Mekeel and Katie Griffin, acted as guest…
Living with Vision Loss
Debra’s Story
Debra’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and the power of the right tools to transform life experiences. As an…
Closed January 1st
Happy New Year from Vision Forward! We will be closed on January 1st, 2025.
Holiday Closures
Happy Holidays from Vision Forward! We will be closed December 24th and 25th.
Events, Fundraising, In the News
Dining in the Dark News Coverage
cbs58 & TMJ4 were live at the event on November 14 to cover Dining in the Dark! https://cbs58.com/news/dining-in-the-dark-fundraiser-held-to-shine-a-light-on-vision-loss-patientshttps://cbs58.com/news/dining-in-the-dark-fundraiser-held-to-shine-a-light-on-vision-loss-patients https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/eating-while-blindfolded-diners-learn-what-its-like-to-be-visually-impaired