Vision Forward

06/13/2025

Join Vision Forward this Saturday, June 14, as we will be showcasing our resources for this FREE community empowerment event "Leverage Your Health as Your Greatest Wealth" in Oconomowoc & Waukesha.

TMJ4 created a story to show what's in store for attendees. More details and information on how to register are in the article.

Free workshops this weekend aim to protect seniors from financial fraud as criminals increasingly use AI and impersonation tactics to target potential victims.

06/12/2025

Did you know? Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide. June is Cataract Awareness Month!

Cataracts form when the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy—often so gradually that you may not notice until your vision is significantly affected. Common signs include:
🔹 Blurry or dim vision
🔹 Sensitivity to light
🔹 Trouble seeing at night
🔹 Faded colors

The good news? Cataracts are treatable—and early detection is key! Routine eye exams can catch cataracts and other vision issues before they impact your quality of life.

Schedule a routine eye exam today with Dr. Hinson at [email protected] or call 414-615-0116—your future self will thank you!

For more information on cataracts, what they are, how to tell if you're at risk and more, visit https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/news/cataract-awareness-month/

06/12/2025

Welcome to another fantastic episode of Vision Forward's Tech Connect! This week, the dream team is back in action! As both of our Assistive Technology Specialists: Cory and Luke, are excited to showcase the Mirror Pad Pro by Irie AT!

This exciting CCTV tabletop magnifier sports two powerful cameras for distance and close up magnification. The massive 16 inch display can be split so as to display both camera feeds simultaneously. You can even plug in any HDMI compatible device, such as a Fire TV or Roku for direct display. Or better yet, use your Android smartphone as an input to control your phone using the Mirror Pad's 16 inch touchscreen! Although an iPhone will display when plugged in, unfortunately you cannot yet control your iPhone using the Mirror Pad's touchscreen.

The Mirror Pad Pro has a plethora of useful Low Vision features including: Full page OCR, loads of Color Modes and various visual adjustments via sliders for settings like Saturation, Contrast and Brightness. Join us and learn everything you need to know about the exciting features of this CCTV!

Special thanks to Jeff Gardner, CEO at Irie AT, for providing additional footage used in today's video!

Welcome everyone to another fantastic episode of Vision Forward's Tech Connect! This week, the dream team is back in action! As both of our Assistive Technol...

06/11/2025

🌟 Client Spotlight: Christine’s Journey with Vision Forward 🌟

Christine has been part of the Vision Forward family for over 10 years. Living with glaucoma, her needs have changed—but so has the support we’ve been able to provide.

In the early days, she’d stop in for 20/20 pens and thick-lined paper. But as her vision began to diminish, her visits—along with her son—became more frequent. Together, we discovered tools that made a real difference: better lighting, large-print calendars, and her favorite find—a talking keychain that keeps her on schedule without a bulky watch.

Most recently, Christine came in looking to replace her old magnifier unit. After trying a few options, she lit up when she saw the Explore 8 magnifier. It was just what she needed—and it went home with her that day. Read more about her journey here at https://vision-forward.org/chrisines-story

We’re honored to be a part of Christine’s journey toward continued independence. 💛
To check out these items mentioned and more, visit our store at https://vision-forward.org/store/

06/11/2025

Vision Forward has accessible Summer Camps for kids with visual impairments of all ages! Rainbow Day Camp is for ages 5-14 and our brand new Tech Camp is for ages 15-21. Sign up now as space is limited!

Rainbow Day Camp Registration
https://vision-forward.org/event/rainbow-day-camp/

Tec Camp Registration
https://vision-forward.org/event/vision-forward-tech-camp/

Location: The Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Camp in Fredonia W3985 Trails End Road | Fredonia, Wisconsin 53021 Featuring adapted...

06/11/2025

Free Virtual Braille Class 2025!

The Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI) Outreach team is excited to offer a Virtual Braille Class geared towards parents and paraprofessionals. This will be the second year offering this and we had several paraprofessionals enroll last year. This class will meet weekly for ten Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM and will start on August 28, 2025. If you would like to register or are interested in learning more, please use this Virtual Braille Class Registration Link listed below. Registration will close July 23, 2025.

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Learn more about outreach programs at WCBVI at https://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us/outreach/

06/10/2025

Leverage your HEALTH as your greatest WEALTH - Empowerment event

Reminder we are less than 3 weeks away from a FREE community event on June 14th in celebration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day !

This year we are encouraging older adults to come and learn how to stay healthy and independent by preventing financial crimes!

The event will be filled with education, laughter and door prizes! We hope to see you there!

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Some of the exhibitors include:

Kolman Family Chiropractic
Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin
By Your Side Care Management
Aveanna Healthcare
Adam Collins from Collins Insurance Group LLC
Touching Hearts at Home SE WI
Waukesha State Bank (Personal & Business Banking, Commercial & Mortgage Loans, Payroll Services)
Oconomowoc Police Department
Fortress Forensic Investigations
Bath Fitter Commercial
Bridgeway Independent Living Design - B.I.L.D.
More to Come...

06/10/2025

It’s – June 9-15. Help us spread the word about life-changing Vision Rehabilitation programs. Almost 20 million people in the US live with blindness and vision loss that creates significant challenges with everyday activities. A broad range of Vision Rehabilitation programs, training, and support can dramatically increase confidence, safety, and independence. Learn more, read inspiring stories, and obtain vital resources at bit.ly/2025vrw. Access the Toolkit at bit.ly/VRWToolkit.

06/09/2025

Come hang out at the TAC Beach Party. Beach Wheelchair, beach games, food & drinks, music, community fun, everybody welcome. Saturday, June 28 from 1-3pm, at the Dock at Bradford Beach.

See more accessible events here at https://tacwi.org/upcoming-events/

06/06/2025

During – June 9-15, we celebrate the incredible, highly trained professionals who provide life-changing Vision Rehabilitation training and services. Almost 20 million people in the US live with blindness and vision loss that creates significant challenges with everyday activities. A broad range of Vision Rehabilitation programs, training, and support can dramatically increase confidence, safety, and independence. Learn more, read inspiring stories, and obtain vital resources at bit.ly/2025vrw. Access the Toolkit at bit.ly/VRWToolkit.

06/05/2025

ABLE is teaming up with Summerfest again this year to provide info for people with visual impairments. This link will provide audio details for the Summerfest line up for 2025, ticket information and more.

To listen visit https://www.ablenow.org/news-events/2025-summerfest/?mc_cid=501f131351&mc_eid=85eb1719f0