PROVIDERS OF
FREEDOM & OP P ORTU NIT Y Caylie Howard | photos courtesy of Terri Maus
Assistive Technology Training
by Caylie Howard | photos courtesy of Need Name
saved my mom’s life and restored her hope.
I
n the United States, 70% of people who experience low vision are currently unemployed. With such a large number
of our citizens unable to work, it’s easy
to see why this is such a huge issue for
our country. Thankfully, Envision is on a mission to change those statistics and improve the everyday lives of the visually impaired.
Envision’s mission is to improve quality of life and provide inspiration and
opportunity for blind or visually impaired 60 | LANTANA LIVING | NOVEMBER 2021
people through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education, and research. Envision provides employment
opportunities in manufacturing, sales, child development, retail, advanced technology, and training. Focusing
on applied research and expanded
educational opportunities for medical
None of what Envision does would be
possible without support from its partners
and donors. All funds they receive support Envision’s programs and services. Their
amazing industry and corporate partners work with the organization to ensure that
blind or visually impaired people have the same advantages as everyone else.
professionals enables the entire team at
At Envision Dallas, their Assistive
breakthroughs that will improve quality
courses and training for visually impaired
Envision to close gaps and work toward of life.
Technology Center offers one-on-one individuals so that they can enhance
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