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Sports Camp for youth with vision loss receives community support
Vision Forward is grateful for the growing community support and interest of its ‘Play it Forward’ Youth Sports Camp, for youth who…
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s article highlights Eleanna’s story
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin Family recently published an article about Eleanna, one of the children who attends our early education services. …
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Camp provides youth with vision loss sports opportunities
PRESS RELEASE • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Dena Fellows Cell 414-526-7998 • dfellows@vision-forward.org Camp provides youth with…
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Scholarship to cover cost of Future Milwaukee program for individual with vision loss
In memory of an esteemed board member, David Coverdale, Industries for the Blind is offering a scholarship to a qualified person…
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Events
What can advocacy do for you?
A Listening Session with IndependenceFirst Advocacy Teams Are there barriers preventing you from living an independent life? Attend one of the…
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Vision Forward receives grant from The Catholic Community Foundation to provide vision rehabilitation services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vision Forward Association has been awarded a $12,500 grant from The Catholic Community Foundation to support its…
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Children with visual impairments take part in ‘beep baseball’ with MSOE players
Thank you to FOX6 News Milwaukee for covering our Beep Baseball event. And special thanks to our partners at MSOE…
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Volunteers
Volunteers are AWESOME!
Over 100 community volunteers, board members and corporate partners share their time and talents with Vision Forward each year. From…
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Programs & Services
Specialized Children’s Services
Children’s vision loss is at the center of our teaching. Colleen Kickbush, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, shares her insight….
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Fundraising
YOU make an impact
Monumental Moments As an infant, Zy’aire was diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. He doesn’t have functional vision, but does have…
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Unique interactive event gives youth who are blind a hands-on learning experience at the Milwaukee Public Museum
March 14, 2018 For Immediate Release 16th ANNUAL “BRAILLE GAMES” SET FOR MARCH 15 AT THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM Unique…
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National segment highlights assistive technology that creates possibilities for people who are blind
Contact: Dena Fellows, Marketing Director Vision Forward Association 414-615-0134 • cell 414-526-7998 • dfellows@vision-forward.org February 26, 2018 For Immediate Release…
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Vision Forward receives gift to benefit people with Macular Degeneration
January 8, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vision Forward Association honored to receive $100,000 gift from Brandt’s estate A generous gift…
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Events
Vision Connections featured on Fox 6
Thank you to all the staff, presenters, participants and volunteers that helped to make this year’s #VisionConnections the best one…
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VISION FORWARD ASSOCIATION PLANS FOR NEXT 100 YEARS WITH SALE OF CAMPUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Dena Fellows dfellows@vision-forward.org 414-526-7998 VISION FORWARD ASSOCIATION PLANS FOR NEXT 100 YEARS…
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Harley-Davidson Foundation supports children with vision loss
Vision Forward is proud to announce that we received a grant from The Harley-Davidson Foundation in support of our Children’s…
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Play it Forward Sports Camp featured on Fox 6
Vision Forward was proud to host the 3rd annual Play it Forward Youth Sports Camp this July. The Sports Camp…
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Feast for the Senses event raises critical funds to help children with vision loss “Shine Bright”
April 28, 2017 For Immediate Release Infants and toddlers who are blind to benefit from the 15th Annual ‘Feast for…
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Braille Games set for April 28 at the Milwaukee Public Museum
April 26, 2017 For Immediate Release 15th ANNUAL “BRAILLE GAMES” SET FOR APRIL 28 AT THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM Unique…
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Volunteers
Thank you volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to honor and thank our 100+ community volunteers, board members and corporate partners…
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Technology
Prodigi Connect 12: See the big picture
The Prodigi™ Connect 12 from Humanware is a powerful digital magnifier and 12-inch tablet that can be used just about…
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Living with Vision Loss
Imre’s journey
“There is something wrong with your child’s vision” Hearing these words can change your life forever. It leaves parents with…
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Programs & Services
Help for children with vision loss
Q&A with Kathy Bonesho, OT Therapy Manager at Vision Forward with over 20 years of experience working with children who…
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Events
Vision Forward is Central Standard’s Charity of the Month
Vision Forward is honored to be Central Standard Craft Distillery‘s February Charity of the Month! Try their featured cocktail of…