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VisionCorps’ blog offers information to individuals living with vision loss and their families on tips, practices, and timely information regarding blindness. The blog also features profiles of individuals with low vision.

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Andy Stender: Tenacious and independent

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VisionCorps’ Virtual Format Provides Education And Community

When COVID-19 restrictions shut down the state in March of 2020, VisionCorps, a nonprofit organization working to empower the blind and vision impaired, stopped providing services, but not for long. "We shut down services for a couple weeks, but we quickly realized our services were still needed."

Welcome Benjamin Brenya, Access Technology Specialist

Benjamin Brenya, VisionCorps’ new access technology specialist, is ready to teach clients and employees the best way to use technology to help them work and live independently.

VisionCorps Helps Clients Learn To Live Independently

"Visual impairment should not be a barrier to one's independence. (The visually impaired) can do the same things a sighted person can do - they just have to do it a little bit differently," stated Chris Ament, vice president of rehabilitation and education for VisionCorps.

VisionCorps Engages In Mask-Making, Program Expansion During COVID-19

When the pandemic arrived in March of last year, many businesses saw challenges and shutdowns. VisionCorps, on the other hand, saw a chance to help the local community in a big way: by making masks.

W-S exec, national honoree makes case for assessing capabilities, not disabilities

“I want to work hard and be an example to my children and the low vision/blind community of what blind people can accomplish,” says an executive in Winston-Salem who closed out 2020 not just with a promotion, but with a national award.

Free Eye Exams, Glasses Available

VisionCorps has a program to give free eye exams and glasses to qualified adults and children in south central Pennsylvania.

Tanee Wall interviewed on WSBA Radio

VisionCorps Receives Grant

VisionCorps has been awarded a $2,500 grant from International Paper's Lancaster Plant and the International Paper Foundation.

Winter Weather Travel Tips

It’s that time of year when the days are shorter and the weather is colder, and snow is starting. While it can be a beautiful time of year, it is also hazardous for people with low vision. You need to plan ahead and make alternative plans.

Low Vision Low Down Podcast

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