The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

01/19/2026

Our offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor Dr. King’s legacy. We will reopen tomorrow.

ID: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our offices are closed today- Monday, January 20. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday. The Sight Center and The Shop's logos.

01/18/2026

Now Streaming: Beyond Sight – A Legacy of Empowerment
For more than a century, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio has been a beacon of independence, empowerment, and community for people who are blind or visually impaired. Our new documentary, Beyond Sight: A Legacy of Empowerment, tells this powerful story — from our early beginnings to the innovative services and technology shaping the future.
🎧 Audio Description is available, ensuring everyone can experience this inspiring journey.
Watch Beyond Sight and discover how our vision continues to shine brighter into the future.
https://www.wgte.org/node/214861
ID: black and white photo of a woman administering an eye examination to a young girl.

For more than a century, the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio has been a beacon of independence, empowerment, and community for people who are blind or visually impaired. This documentary traces the organization’s story from its roots when the community united to change lives through decades of grow...

01/17/2026

Since 1925, Lions Clubs from across the world, have been collecting used glasses to benefit others.
The Sight Center is honored to be a drop-off location for the Perrysburg Lions Club eyeglasses donation program.
You can drop off your used glasses anytime during The Sight Center’s business hours – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Lions will process the glasses and get them to those in need
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tEpJlM5gB8
ID- A big pile of glasses.

100 GlimpsesEpisode 53: Glasses It's a question we get asked almost every single day: Do you take glasses donations? Yes, The Sight Center is on of the many ...

01/16/2026

Shared from Braille Works

How much does braille cost? How much do other accessible formats like accessible PDFs and large print cost? Let's explore that answer.

01/16/2026

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is conducting a research study seeking U.S.-based adults 55 and older who are experiencing changes in their vision. The aim of the study is to understand what it’s like for older adults to adjust to vision changes and what services can help them.

Participants can choose between a 60-minute interview and a 90-minute focus group, either in person or virtually. Participants will be paid $20 for an interview or $25 for a focus group and will receive transportation support for in-person sessions if needed.

Interested? Please call AFB researcher Angie Whistler at 202-469-6834 to sign up.

If you have any questions or concerns about the study, contact the principal investigator, Dr. Arielle Silverman, at asilverman@afb.org.

ID: Text- Research Study Opportunity

01/15/2026

The Sight Center and The Shop are closed today for staff training. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

ID: A white sign with bold black text reading “Closed Today for Staff Training” inside a thin purple border. Below the text are two logos for The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio: on the left, a blue square logo with a stylized flower and the words “The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio,” and on the right, a lighter blue flower outline with the words “The Shop at The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio.”

01/14/2026

Looking for an easy way to make a difference? You can help empower people who are blind or visually impaired by purchasing an item from The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio’s Amazon Wish List. Each item directly supports our programs and services — from assistive technology training to adaptive daily living tools. Your gift today helps us continue changing lives through independence and inclusion.
https://a.co/7I9Q8hi
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A blue graphic with white text at the top reading “Wishlist Wednesday.” Below the text is a simple white line drawing of a rolled paper or scroll featuring a heart symbol and a bulleted list, representing a wish list.

01/13/2026

🧵 Thread Needles with Ease – No Vision Required! 🧵
Struggling to thread a needle? The Infila Needle Threader makes it quick and easy—no eyesight needed! Ideal for people with low vision, arthritis, or just tired eyes, this clever tool automatically threads both large and small needles at the push of a button.
🧡 Available now for just $4.00 at The Shop at The Sight Center!
🛒 Order here
This is one of many tools we offer to support safe, independent living.
📍 Visit us at The Shop at The Sight Center, 1002 Garden Lake Parkway, Toledo, open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or shop online anytime at shopattheshop.org.
Image Description: An orange Infila Needle Threader sits on a white surface. The compact plastic device has two slots, one with a black tip and one with a white tip, to accommodate different needle sizes. Two white buttons on the sides operate the threading mechanism.

01/12/2026

The Sight Center offers a distinctive range of programs and services that empower people of all ages with permanent vision loss to live, learn, work, and play independently.
Discover more about what we offer: https://sightcentertoledo.org/services/
Image Description: A man receives an eye examination.

01/11/2026

Learn more about the history of Orientation and Mobility at our agency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfERo1AhQoE&list=PLwzaoLv-VSTPXALI4GEQZOwIOqS_PmGh-&index=11

ID: A woman pins a small pin on a man's lapel.

Episode 11: Early Days of Orientation and MobilityExecutive Director Barry McEwen (1978-1995) recalls the early days of formalized Orientation and Mobility t...

01/10/2026

More than a store, The Shop is a Doorway to Hope.
The Shop at The Sight Center makes it easier for people who are blind or visually impaired to get the tools they need to live independently. In addition to providing low-vision solutions for everyday living, The Shop is a doorway to hope and a safe place to begin exploring the possibilities of doing more while seeing less.
https://shopattheshop.org/
ID- a brightly lit shop full of accessory technology.

The Shop is the area's only blindness and low vision retail store, providing practical solutions for people who live with permanent vision loss.

01/09/2026

Learn More about local support groups in the Toledo Area.

Toledo Support Groups The Sight Center is pleased to share information about support groups in our service area. The following groups are in Greater Toledo and are open to new members. Seeing & Listening with the Heart Location:Secor Senior Loft Apartments – Meeting Room (first building)3839 Secor...