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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…
Vision Forward awarded grant from Racine Community Foundation
Vision Forward Association received a generous grant from The Racine Community Foundation to expand vision loss services in Racine. …
In the News
Lakefront Brewery guests participate in blind tasting to benefit Vision Forward Association
Thank you to CBS 58 for stopping by Vision Forward’s Pairings & Pours event this week! For those of you…
Programs & Services
Working Toward Independence
70% of working age adults reporting significant vision loss are unemployed. As a result, 30% of this population is reported…
Programs & Services
Celebrating 100 years of providing life-changing services to people who are blind or visually impaired.
September 1919: The Badger Association was founded by Adam Zepp, who became blind at the age of 16. The vision…
Volunteers
Member Spotlight: Nona Graves
As we celebrate our 100-year history, we also celebrate the legacy of those who have helped to shape the organization…
Programs & Services
Program Spotlight: Orientation & Mobility Services
Helping individuals with vision loss learn how to travel the world safely. Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)/Certified Orientation & Mobility…
Technology
International Conference Exposure
Cory Ballard, CATIS, Vision Forward Assistive Technology Specialist, recently presented at the International Envision Conference in Alabama on Visual and…
Fundraising
How you can make an impact in our 100th year!
Round-up your annual gift to $100 Increase your annual gift by $100 Make a one-year commitment to provide $100/month Make…
Events
Beep baseball helps empower kids to be physically active
Thank you to TODAY’S TMJ4 and WISN Channel 12 for covering our #BeepBaseball event! This event is a great partnership…
Transportation Feedback Session
Mitch Harris from Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hosting a Feedback Session at Vision Forward to hear from constituents…
In the News
Dining in the Dark helps raise awareness of blindness and visual impairment
Contact: Dena Fellows, Marketing Director, Vision Forward Association 414‐615‐0134 • cell 414‐526‐7998 • dfellows@vision‐forward.org October 25, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …