Mathematician? Yes.
Software developer? Sure!
Teacher? Absolutely.
"Can't" is a word we don't use here.
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Students who are blind or visually impaired in a cybersecurity room working on various computer development projects.
Help us make it a YES!
For just $5, we can:
- Buy tactile dots for their tech
- Print a student’s business cards
- Buy ear buds for a student
- Print braille materials
- and more!
Envision's Level Up ProgramÂ
Level Up is a rigorous week-long program designed to prepare youth who are blind or visually impaired for future careers. We provide hands-on training and real-world experiences that build confidence and explores skills youth might not realize they have.
Together, we can empower youth to believe in their potential!
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A student who is visually impaired speaking to a vendor during the college and career expo.
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A student who is visually impaired learning how to construct a car during the GoBabyGo workshop.
Independence means navigating to your workspace on your own using your white cane properly.
It means writing an impressive resume that doesn't hold back.
It means breaking through barriers and achieving your dreams despite any challenges.
A question many professionals ask themselves: "Do I have what it takes?"
What many high schoolers who are blind or visually impaired ask themselves: "Will they recognize my skills and abilities or just focus on my disability?"
A student in full welding gear with a helmet, robe and gloves working on a project with help from an adult.
With the right support and opportunities, these young individuals can not only meet but exceed expectations, proving that their capabilities are limitless.
"I have what’s called Norrie Disease, which is a genetic condition that has left me totally blind since birth. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the instructors and mentors that I worked with during Level Up throughout middle and high school. Not only did I get to meet people who have overcome obstacles with their disabilities, but I was also put into a space where I knew that I wasn't alone. Level Up gave me the tools to help me discover what I wanted to do with my life."
Rich is now in his third year of college and is pursuing a degree in special education to become a teacher of students with visual impairments (TSVI).
Contact me to learn more about witnessing firsthand how the youth in our Level Up program are defying the odds.
Emily Hurst, Vice President, Wichita Foundation and Workforce Innovation