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Fox 6 visits Rainbow Day Camp
Vision Forward in collaboration with Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center hosted Rainbow Day Camp July 19-22, for…
Colleen Kickbush honored with special award
Colleen Kickbush, Vision Forward Teacher of the Visually Impaired, recently received the WAER, (Wisconsin Association for the Education and Rehabilitation…
Catholic Community Foundation funds vision rehabilitation therapy programs
May 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vision Forward has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Catholic Community Foundation for…
Living with Vision Loss
More than Meets the Eye
Four-year-old Andre is learning to navigate the world, despite the visual, physical and communication challenges imposed on him by Cortical…
Volunteers
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (April 18 – 24) is an annual celebration and opportunity for organizations around the world to recognize…
Volunteers
DSHA students give back to Vision Forward
Thank you to the students at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School who chose to volunteer at Vision Forward during…
Discussion about vision loss on the OWL program
Thank you to Amy Schmutte, host of and program director of the OWL (Older.Wiser.Local) segment on Riverwest Radio WXRW (104.1…
Living with Vision Loss
MCTS Bus Route Changes
MCTS has implemented route changes as of early March, 2021. Routes affected are Routes 15, 19, 31, 33, 35 and…
Volunteers
Remembering Volunteer Norm Koscinski
One of Vision Forward’s members and longtime volunteer, Norman E. Koscinski, passed away this past Friday. Norm and his wife Karen…
Living with Vision Loss
More than Meets the Eye
Whether you are new to Vision Forward or have been a supporter for years, we know you will find this…
In the News
Vision Forward featured on Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community
Vision Forward was featured recently on the Ellenbecker Radio Program on WISN Radio. Terri Davis, Executive Director at Vision Forward, …
In the News
Vision Connections webinar scheduled for September 25
Free, virtual, interactive webinar to help attendees learn more about vision health, understanding low vision, and how assistive devices can…
In the News
Event Addresses Unique Issues Faced by Voters with Disabilities in the 2020 Election
WISCONSIN – Several nonprofit organizations hosted a joint event to bring awareness to issues faced by voters with disabilities on…
Membership news
We are saddened to pass along this news. Past Board President and long-time member of our Association, Kathy Brockman, passed…
The Catholic Community Foundation to support individuals learning to adapt to various stages of vision loss
June 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vision Forward Association receives $10,000 grant from The Catholic Community Foundation to support individuals…
Events
Thank you for your past support of the Feast for the Senses and of Vision Forward’s mission!
May 7th was to be Vision Forward’s annual Feast for the Senses, an event established to help create awareness about…
Vision Forward COVID-19 Update
Moving Forward Together! During this time where change is occurring every day, one thing that continues to remain consistent –…
Music class provides therapy for children with vision loss
Thank you to WTMJ-4 for highlighting Vision Forward’s music therapy program and helping to create awareness of the importance and…
Innovative App Helps Guide MCTS Riders Who are Blind or Low Vision
February 05, 2020 MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office…
Vision Forward Wins Big!
Vision Forward is thrilled to have been picked as one of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s #heartofcanalstreet chosen children’s charities! Half…
Sensory dinner experience to raise awareness and change perceptions of blindness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DINING IN THE DARK OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD OF BLINDNESS Vision Forward hosts 11th annual…
Share Your Heart!
Share Your Heart! When you play the Canal Street Bingo game at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino now through Dec. 12,…
Fundraising
Vision Forward awarded grant from the Catholic Community Foundation to provide vision rehabilitation therapies
Vision Forward receives grant from The Catholic Community Foundation to provide vision rehabilitation therapies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vision Forward Association…
Racine Community Foundation awards grant to expand vision health and vision loss services.
PRESS RELEASE • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Dena Fellows 414-615-0134 • dfellows@vision-forward.org Racine Community Foundation awards grant…