Blog

Apr

15

Contacts now allow Envision teen to ‘enjoy doing things that everyone else does’

Angela Cato

As Rondalee edges toward her career goals, she’s thankful she doesn’t have to worry about the cost of contacts. As a qualifying patient, she is provided a lifetime supply through the Mishkin Legacy Fund.

Tags: Programs, Rehabilitation, Support

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

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

Mar

14

Envisioning Arts

Sarah Stewart

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

Tags: Art, Education

Dec

18

Envision gift tops Pratt resident’s gratitude list

Angela Cato

With new CCTV, 92-year-old finally able to start living again

Tags: EVRC, Patients, Rehabilitation, Therapy

Nov

16

Buy holiday gifts through AmazonSmile and support Envision at same time

Angela Cato

smile.amazon.com gives you a simple and automatic way for you to support Envision every time you mark items off your holiday shopping list

Tags: Donations

Aug

28

Envision Conference makes an impact in Phoenix

Angela Cato

Envision Conference and its specific focus on low vision rehabilitation and research sets it apart from everyone else.

Tags: Conference, Continuing, Education, Envision, University

Aug

28

Level Up Program hits the mark with students

Angela Cato

Level Up is tailored for students with visual impairments who want to succeed in academics, explore assistive technology, enhance their interpersonal skills and prepare for their entry into the workforce.

Tags: Education, Programs, Support, Youth

Jan

5

Art therapy success at Envision becomes model for other groups

Angela Cato

Envision’s Art Education Teacher Sarah Stewart invited to speak at Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas conference.

Tags: art, Arts, collaboration, Envision, Program, therapy

Oct

20

A Simple Way to Give Back

Megan Lovely

Community rewards programs make giving to Envision simple.

Tags: Amazon, donations, Envision, giving, inspiration

Aug

21

Tackling College Head On

Charlie Wilks

Charlie Wilks explains how he tackles the challenges of college.

Tags: blind, education, inspiration

Aug

7

Corky's Gift

Megan Lovely

Corky is a talented musician who works in Envision's manufacturing division.

Tags: employment, inspiration