Horizons for the Blind

10/21/2025

Our Fall Weekenders event was all laughs, good times, and memories in the making. Didn’t make it? No worries – we brought back some snapshots just for you.

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

10/07/2025

10/02/2025

Here is a tip for your Halloween decorations: Use tactile crafts like textured pumpkin decorating, cotton ball ghosts, or 3D spider webs made with yarn and pipe cleaners.

09/29/2025

Celebrate Coffee Day – because adulting requires more than just willpower.

09/22/2025

Reminder to teachers: IT’s not too late to request accessible materials – braille, large print, or audio transcription. Just one call connects you to support! 815-444-8800

09/16/2025

Did you know Horizons for the Blind provides transcription services in both English and Spanish to support accessibility and communication needs for communities? No minimum requirements. Visit our website!

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

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