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Service to Others
…service to Vision Forward and for their enduring commitment to improving the lives of all those impacted by vision loss. We also want to acknowledge the steadfast commitment and service…
Meet Hadley
…Vision Forward has helped Hadley’s parents learn ways they can help their daughter keep succeeding and knocking down barriers. Thank you for investing in Hadley and others living with vision…
About Us
Mission & History Vision Forward provides a continuum of services, from birth through adulthood, to people with visual impairments, helping them achieve important… Board of Directors Vision Forward Association is…
OrCam “See for yourself”
…little usable sight, I was amazed by the powerful experiences of using the OrCam device,” stated Cory Ballard, Vision Forward Assistive Technology Specialist. “What seems like simple tasks for someone…
Member Spotlight: Nona Graves
…those people has been around for 86 years and a member of Vision Forward for 51 of those years: Nona Graves. Nona, who has been blind since birth, grew up…
More than Meets the Eye
…also talked with Dr. Heather Hinson, Vision Forward’s optometrist specializing in low vision, who shared her expertise on macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among older adults. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzfb1tQb6Qw&t=14s…
More than Meets the Eye
…kids can achieve the important developmental milestones that set them on course for future school and life success. It’s a big reason that Vision Forward exists. We know that addressing…
Community Partnerships
Partner with Vision Forward to make a positive impact for people of all ages who are blind and visually impaired. When you partner with Vision Forward you help: Infants and…
Neurological and Visual Impairment (NAVI) Program
Vision Forward’s Neurological and Visual Impairment Program (NAVI) helps individuals with neurological and visual impairments achieve greater independence through coordinated therapies tailored to their vision needs. Our team may include…
Adults
Vision Forward offers training, tools, and strategies to help adults with vision loss lead active and independent lives. Services include: Our Low Vision Services help to maximize your remaining vision….
Beep Baseball gives kids with vision loss a chance to play ball!
Vision Forward hosted another awesome Beep Baseball event recently. This event is an impressive collaboration with Vision Forward, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, families and teachers of the visually impaired. …
Jumbo Laminated Bingo Card
Description This gigantic laminated bingo card was developed for people with low vision, and often eliminates the need for a magnifier. Large, bold black numbers on a white background are…
Leadership
Jaclyn Borchardt Chief Executive Officer jborchardt@vision-forward.org 414-615-0121 Cory Ballard, CATIS Adult Vision Rehabilitation Services Director cballard@vision-forward.org 414-615-0124 Susan Eggold Director of Philanthropy seggold@vision-forward.org 414-615-0126 Dena Fellows Marketing Director dfellows@vision-forward.org 414-615-0134…
Time to Play Ball!
…Egan, School Age Manager, 414-615-0104 or cegan@vision-forward.org. To support the Youth Sports Camp with a financial or sports equipment donation, please contact Jenny Hauser, Donor Manager at 414-615-0128 or jhauser@vision-forward.org….
Paratransit taxi service faces major cuts, riders with disabilities fear reduced accessibility
The team at Vision Forward wanted to share a county budget concern regarding transportation for people with disabilities and vision loss. The 2023 county budget proposes eliminating on demand taxi…
Adaptive Daily Living Skills
…different way. Vision Forward’s occupational therapists can help adults with vision impairment learn new skills, including: Grooming, administering medication, identifying and cleaning clothing Identifying and managing money, labeling, organizing Preparing…
Professional Training Opportunities
Vision Forward provides professional training and webinars designed for vision professionals. Developed and presented by experts in the vision loss field, topics include cutting edge assistive technology, strategies for working…
Occupational Therapy
…benefit greatly from coordinated and comprehensive services. They learn to use their remaining vision more efficiently and to develop non-visual methods to complete activities. Vision Forward’s occupational therapy team addresses…
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 with the important messaging of inclusion of youth with vision…
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 benefits of this program for children living with vision loss….
Vision Connections Conference
We hope you were able to join us for the Vision Connections Conference on October 17 at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Thank you to our awesome partners at the…
Low Vision Roadshow Registration
The Low Vision Products Roadshow is a chance for you to get hands on with state of the art technology such as electronic magnifiers, devices that read aloud, and wearable…
Vision Connections 2024
…house to help with the loss of vision. Presenters Luke Scriven, our Assistive Technology Specialist, and Cory Ballard, Director of Vision Rehab Services, discussed some low and high technology solutions…
Large Print Planner / Calendar 2026
…desk or on the go. This 8½” x 11” spiral-bound planner features a sturdy, laminated cover with large bold print and ample space for writing notes and jotting down appointments….