Horizons for the Blind

09/09/2025

Happy September Anniversaries to Bob, Katrina, and Vicky! We’re glad you’re all on the Horizons Team!

09/01/2025

Our office is taking the day off to chill out and enjoy some well-deserved R&R.

08/27/2025

We are so glad to be a member of Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce

🌟 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Chamber member, Horizons for the Blind! 🌟

The Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome this incredible organization to our Chamber family. 💙

For over 45 years, Horizons for the Blind has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for the blind and visually impaired—helping individuals achieve greater independence through increased accessibility to consumer products and services, education, recreation, and cultural arts.

Their mission is simple yet powerful:
🔹 Accessible Solutions for Companies and the Customers They Serve
🔹 Everyone deserves the right to receive information privately and independently.

As a not-for-profit, Horizons is powered by a passionate team of blind, visually impaired, and sighted professionals who provide exceptional transcription services and accessibility tools—making a lasting impact every day. 🙌

👉 Learn more about their work here: http://www.horizons-blind.org

Please help us give them a heartfelt welcome in the comments below! 💬👇

08/27/2025

Many theaters – especially smaller and nonprofit venues – do not provide adequate, consistent accessibility features for their blind and visually impaired audiences. Read how they can select quality accessibility partners for their entertainment venues.

https://www.horizons-blind.org/entertainment-access-for-everyone/

08/27/2025

We are so glad to be a member of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)

08/27/2025

We are so glad to be a member of Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce!

👋 Say hello to the newest member of The Huntley Area Chamber – Horizons for the Blind! 🎉 Horizons for the Blind is on a mission to improve the quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired – and they’re making a clear difference every day. 👁️‍🗨️❤️ Let’s give them a warm welcome – we’re seeing great things ahead together! 😉👓

http://www.horizons-blind.org

08/21/2025

Horizons for the Blind offers greater accessibility for visually impaired seniors and provides the necessary resources to lead empowered and independent lives despite vision lost. Come visit us! https://www.horizons-blind.org

08/14/2025

Got a grandparent who’s blind or visually impaired? We’ve got just the thing for Grandparents Day on September 7th – special tactile greeting cards they’ll love. Just give us a call to get one! 815-444-8800

https://www.horizons-blind.org/transcriptions/tactile-pictures-greeting-cards/

08/12/2025

Happy Baseball Fan Day! Shoutout to the Chicago Comets Beep Baseball – Chicago’s only beep baseball world champs! This amazing sport empowers blind athletes to play America’s favorite pastime. Players always welcome!

08/09/2025

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day and get lost in a good book! Horizons for the Blind offers Braille, large print, and audio transcription services in English and Spanish – no minimums required!

https://www.horizons-blind.org/transcriptions/

08/05/2025

Horizons for the Blind helps school administrators and teachers set blind and visually impaired students up for equal access and success all year long. Contact us:
https://www.horizons-blind.org/transcriptions/books-course-materials/

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07/29/2025

The Braille Institute of America recently held its 25th Anniversary Braille Challenge Finals for Blind and Visually Impaired Students. After 1,300 students competed in regional events, the final brought 50 regional winners to compete in reading comprehension, spelling, speed and accuracy, proofreading, and tactile charts and graphs.

https://www.brailleinstitute.org/braille-challenge/