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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
Events, Fundraising
2024 Dining in the Dark Event
This year’s Dining in the Dark event was a huge success, and we couldn’t have achieved it without the support…
Fundraising, In the News
A New Way to Experience a Gourmet Meal
Our very own CEO, Jacci Borchardt was on the TMJ4 #morningblendshow talking about the Vision Forward Dining in the Dark…
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…
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…
Milwaukee County Rapid Transit Update
The Milwaukee County Transit System is excited to announce the development of the North-South Rapid Transit Project along 27th Street. This innovative project…
Living with Vision Loss
Noah’s Story
Vison Forward Client Success Story When Noah was born, his parents did not expect him to have complex medical needs or face…
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…
Store Closure on 4th & 5th of July
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…
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…
In the News
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…
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…
Closure
Vision Forward will be closed today, Friday, January 12, 2024, due to the inclement weather and predicted snow fall. We…
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…
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! …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…