Vision Loss Resources

08/01/2025

Our Kelly McCrary on

Kelly McCrary, Orientation & Mobility Instructor, drops by The Afternoon Shift on his first day of retirement to chat about his career that changed thousands of blind and vision impaired Minnesotans lives for the better.

08/01/2025

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Access Press is Minnesota’s only multi-disability news source, bringing together disability community voices and providing network resources.

07/30/2025

Hard to say goodbye to Kelly after 38 years here are VLR. Constant stream of folks stopping by to say thanks for everything he has done! Thanks Kelly!

07/30/2025

Join us today to say thank you to Kelly McCrary for 38 years of service! https://visionlossresources.org/event/open-house-to-thank-kelly-mccrary-for-38-years-of-service-on-his-retirement/ and read about him in the https://www.startribune.com/yuen-teacher-taught-thousands-of-blind-minnesotans-how-to-navigate-life/601385199

Students who are blind or low-vision found an advocate in Twin Cities orientation and mobility specialist Kelly McCrary.

07/28/2025

Your August News, Events, and Resources from VLR and DBSM -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

07/28/2025

Our own Kelly McCrary in the Star Tribune this morning! Congratulations Kelly!

Students who are blind or low-vision found an advocate in Twin Cities orientation and mobility specialist Kelly McCrary.

07/22/2025

Digital Talking Book update at MN State Services for the Blind. Check it out!

SSB News

07/10/2025

Readers Choice Book Club for the Month of August -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

07/09/2025

Kelly McCrary retires from VLR after 38 years! -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

06/26/2025

Your July News, Events, and Resources from VLR and DBSM -

Vision Loss Resources provides the training our clients need to be independent, successful Minnesotans. We are the Twin Cities only comprehensive provider of training to the low vision and blind community.

06/26/2025

Today's Summer Social is cancelled due to the rain. Sorry!

Let’s enjoy the Summer together. You can listen to the Twins game, chat in the rented pavilion or enjoy a stroll in the park.

06/18/2025

Great article from the NYTimes on the best smart assistive devices. See

For anyone with disabilities or mobility challenges, smart devices can be profoundly empowering and can enable more independent living.