Horizons for the Blind

03/11/2026

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the Crystal Lake Lions Club for their generous donation. Your support truly means a lot to us and helps make a positive difference in our community. We appreciate your kindness and commitment to helping others. Thank you for your continued support!

03/11/2026

Accessibility is smart business. Which businesses do you see going above and beyond to welcome blind and visually impaired customers or employees? Tag or list them in the comments below.

03/08/2026

We are 49 years strong! 🎉

Horizons for the Blind is proud to celebrate nearly five decades of making the world more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission—here’s to year 50 and beyond! 🧡🧡

03/03/2026

Who Wins with Large Print? People with digital eye strain or headaches Older adults and seniors Those with diabetic retinopathy or vision loss Readers with dyslexia
Horizons for the Blind can help.
(https://www.horizons-blind.org/)

02/27/2026

Experiencing cabin fever with your blind or visually impaired kiddo? Indoor playground feeling more “maze of doom” than fun zone? If you’re a business owner or manager, invite a local blind service organization like Horizons for the Blind to do an accessibility walk-through and spot quick wins and high-impact upgrades that can also boost your ticket sales. https://www.horizons-blind.org/get-in-touch/

02/24/2026

Horizons for the Blind helps turn everyday appliances into accessible ones, supplying several major brands with Braille accessory kits and control stickers so more people can confidently cook, learn, and live independently. Learn more at https://www.horizons-blind.org/transcriptions/appliance-vending-machine-overlays/

02/17/2026

Here’s an ability booster! Smart canes are white canes with built-in technology – like sensors, vibrations, GPS or phone connection – giving more information about the environment. https://www.horizons-blind.org/about/

02/14/2026

May your day be filled with moments that remind you that a real connection is felt, heard, held and remembered - far beyond sight.

02/12/2026

February is . Know someone struggling with vision changes? Connect them with us to learn how we can help.

https://www.horizons-blind.org/get-in-touch/

02/10/2026

This Black History Month we recognize Ray Charles who lost his sight around age 7, studied at a school for blind children, and later fused gospel, jazz, and blues to create modern soul music, proving blindness did not limit commercial or artistic success.

For more info -http://www.eagle-rock.com/artist/ray-...Ray Charles was one of the true pioneers of soul music. Born in Georgia in 1930 he was one of the firs...

02/06/2026

The Crystal Lake Lions Club Lake Winter Steak Fry quickly transformed a chilly January evening into a warm, and incredibly fun event. Proceeds went to the Lions Club eye glass program which has provided eye exams and glasses to nearly 375 children and adults in the last 5 years!

02/05/2026

Happy 17th Anniversary to our friend and yours: Pam! We’re glad to have you here!