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2025 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant
Vision Forward is proud to announce that we have been awarded a 2025 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant! The Inspiration…
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Milwaukee Philanthropy Community Radio Broadcast
Check out this interview with our very own Jacci Borchardt, CEO, and Rob Buettner, Beyond Vision President & CEO, on…
In the News, Staff & Board
Vision Forward Teachers Present at International Conference
Recently two of our incredible Vision Forward Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Tina Mekeel and Katie Griffin, acted as guest…
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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Racine Journal Times Profile
With support from the Racine Community Foundation, Vision Forward has launched a campaign to raise awareness about its services and…
Events, In the News
Spring event for visually impaired offers inclusion
Thank you to all the families, staff and Divine Savior Holy Angels High School volunteers who helped to make our…
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Fox 6 segment: Sports Camp levels playing field for youth with vision loss
Amy DuPont, Fox 6 News Reporter, visited Vision Forward’s Youth Sports Camp on day three. Watch the segment that aired…
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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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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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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…