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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…
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…
Volunteers
Thank you volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to honor and thank our 100+ community volunteers, board members and corporate partners…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Braille Challenge featured on Fox 6 News
Thank you to FOX6 News Milwaukee for helping to create awareness of the abilities of youth with vision loss with…
Vision Forward to host Braille Challenge
Media Advisory 14 Students Who Are Legally Blind Take Part In Vision Forward Regional Braille Challenge to Showcase Reading/ Writing…
Events
Vision Connections Conference: The first step to seeing things differently
“Excellent speakers, great content, I learned a lot!” – Conference Attendee As part of Vision Forward’s commitment to providing education…
Staff & Board
Service to Others
In December two of our Board Officers, Nona Graves and Mike Aprahamian, who to date have provided 70 years of…
Technology
OrCam “See for yourself”
The OrCam is an innovative, life-changing device for people with vision loss. The OrCam is a pair of glasses with…
Programs & Services
What to Expect with Low Vision Services
Q&A with Dr. Heather Hinson Q: What is the difference between a standard eye exam and a low vision evaluation?…
Programs & Services
Through the Lens of Vision Loss
Vision loss in the United States continues to rise, affecting people regardless of age, race, gender, economic status and educational…
Dining in the Dark featured on CBS 58
November 6, 2016: Special thanks to CBS 58 for sharing our Dining in the Dark event with the community. CBS…
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Dining in the Dark – An enlightening experience
October 25, 2016 DINING IN THE DARK OFFERS AN ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCE Vision Forward hosts 9th annual sensory experience to raise…
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Share Your Heart!
Heart of Canal Street is Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s community program that raises funds for children’s charities – and Vision Forward is…
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Myah’s story featured on WISN
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County is running a clip on WISN that features Myah’s story, a child…
Myah’s story featured in United Way video
Myah, a six-year old client in our Children’s Program, will be highlighted as part of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee…
Fox 6 “Beyond the Game” segment features Vision Forward’s Youth Sports Camp
Vision Forward’s Sports Camp for youth with vision loss was featured in the Fox 6 segment, “Beyond the Game” Wednesday,…
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Vision Forward is Blue’s Egg – Egg Plate Charity this August!
Vision Forward is thrilled to have been chosen as Blue’s Egg – Egg Plate Charity for the month of August. …