Blog

Mar

18

Sharing our expertise on pressing topics that impact people with visual impairments

Angela Cato

The William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center was front and center at three major conferences in February and March.

Tags: Assistive, Conferences, Employment, Technology

Feb

28

Broken phone brought Bruce Roberds to Envision; caring atmosphere kept him here

Angela Cato

Bruce has taken advantage of Envision's orientation and mobility services, assistive technology training, participated in Envision Research Institute studies, faithfully attended Adult Support Group meetings and signed up to volunteer in the Envision Everyday store.

Tags: EVRC, Low, Rehabilitatin, Vision

Jan

25

Scholarship fund created in memory of Matt McCue

Angela Cato

Fund will allow other children like him to pursue their dreams and attend college.

Tags: Programs

Dec

27

Employees’ selection for BMT program put them in the ‘big league’

Angela Cato

BMT is a highly competitive 15-month program held at George Mason University’s Arlington, Virginia campus that challenges participants to increase their critical business perspective and management abilities.

Tags: Mobility, NIB, Upward

Nov

9

Envision’s salute to veterans

Angela Cato

Envision’s salute to veterans

Tags: Industries, Manufacturing, Veterans

Oct

31

ERI has the world’s attention

Angela Cato

ERI has the world’s attention

Tags: Fellows, Research

Sep

30

After joining winning Envision Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind team, Charles Saville discovered ‘I still matter!’

Blake Lindsay

Being a member of a team is familiar territory for Charles.

Tags: Dallas, Employment, Manufacturing

Aug

31

Envision’s leadership on vision outreach results in greater statewide eye health emphasis

Jennifer Brantley, PhD

Additionally, the Kansas Vision Coalition Task Force is moving forward to create a vision resource website and update current state of Kansas legislation to require eye exams before entering kindergarten.

Tags: Education, Outreach, Public

Jul

31

Level Up staying true to its name and growing ‘beyond measure’

Angela Cato

The momentum that started with the Level Up Middle School Assistive Technology Program in May/June carried through to the Level Up High School Conference, which was held June 26 through July 1 on the campus of Wichita State University.

Tags: Development, Education, Programs, Workforce, Youth

Jun

26

Kansas Vision Coalition Task Force addressing low vision issues

Angela Cato

Kansas Vision Coalition Task Force addressing low vision issues

Tags: Education, Outreach, Public

Jun

26

Reaching out to youth to build awareness, understanding about vision loss

Blake Lindsay

Reaching out to youth to build awareness, understanding about vision loss

Tags: Dallas, Outreach

May

8

Congressman Marshall visits Envision as Kansas' newest AbilityOne Champion

Angela Cato

Congressman Marshall now joins Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS-2) and  Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS-3) as AbilityOne Congressional Champions from Kansas.

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Apr

24

Putting Envision’s history, employees at the forefront

Angela Cato

The pride Envision has for its employees and 85-year history is now showcased in a History Wall and Employees of the Year displays at its two Wichita facilities.

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Mar

14

Envisioning Arts

Sarah Stewart

Arts and the impact it has on children who are blind or visually impaired.

Tags: Art, Education