The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

08/07/2025

📢 Want free access to newspapers, magazines, TV listings, job ads, and more—all in audio or Braille?
If you're blind, low vision, or print-disabled, you can sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE in just a few steps:
📞 Call 866-504-7300
📝 Or apply online at https://www.nfbnewsline.net/Nl2/NL2NewUserReqInput.jsp
After registering, you'll get your activation codes and can start accessing content on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart speaker.

08/04/2025

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.

Lions Club Eyeglasses Donation Site 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 T...

08/02/2025

Get ready for a fabulous night of fun at Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, September 25 at the Toledo Elks Lodge!

Doors open at 4:45 PM and bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM. For just $50 in advance ($60 at the door), enjoy 16 exciting games of bingo—each played with three cards for 48 chances to win stunning designer purses from brands like Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, and more.

Admission also includes one Intermission Coverall Game, a dauber, and access to a cash bar, food trucks, gift baskets, and a 50/50 raffle. Must be 18 or older to attend. Extra bingo books and additional chances for the coverall game will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this stylish evening out—grab your friends and join us for bingo, bags, and a blast!

Buy your tickets here: https://sightcentertoledo.org/events/fall-bingo/

ID: Colorful fall-themed “Designer Purse BINGO” banner, with bingo cards, numbered balls (11 and 2), purses, and autumn leaves.

08/02/2025

The Sight Center's annual White Cane Walk left us with extra shirts. 2015 was the inaugural year for a road rally, thus the retro gas station design

08/01/2025

Due to an unexpected campus-wide water outage, our building will be closed on Friday, August 1. We will reopen on Monday, August 4. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/31/2025

Keep time close at hand with the Talking Keychain Clock, now available at The Shop at The Sight Center! This sleek silver keychain makes time-telling easy with just one press of a button—it clearly announces the time in a friendly female voice. It also features a digital LCD display, optional hourly chime, and a built-in alarm, all in a compact, easy-to-carry design. Whether you're blind, low vision, or just love practical gadgets, this keychain is a simple, stylish solution for staying on schedule wherever you go.

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Talking clock keychain is a simple solution with one button for time announcement. Also features LCD time display, hourly time announcement and alarm. Female voice.

07/30/2025

Due to an unexpected campus-wide water outage, our building will be closed on Wednesday, July 30. We will re-open on Thursday, July 31. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/29/2025

Traveling Advice for People Who Experience Vision Loss.

VisionServe Alliance

https://www.ncoa.org/article/travel-tips-for-adults-with-vision-loss/

ID: A man crosses a street as he uses a white cane. A woman crosses the street near the man.

Lee Nasehi of VisionServe Alliance has some helpful travel tips for people with blindness or low vision, such as using assistive technology, research accessible transportation and lodging at your destination, and enlisting the services of a specially trained travel agent.

07/28/2025

Thank you to State Representative Erika White for recently stopping by for a visit.

Image Description: Tim Tegge and Erika White stand in front of our mosaic of Helen Keller that resides in our lobby.

07/27/2025

Show your support for The Sight Center’s mission with our exclusive Making Sense of Vision Loss tee! This design celebrates how other senses play a role in adapting to vision loss, and every purchase helps fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.

🛒 Order yours here: https://the-shop-at-the-sight-center.myshopify.com/products/t-shirt-making-sense-of-vision-loss?_pos=1&_sid=e4446f2a2&_ss=r

Wear it. Share it. Support the mission. 💙

Image Description: A close-up of a blue t-shirt with the words "Making Sense of Vision Loss" across the top. Below the text are simple white line drawings representing the five senses: a nose (smell), a hand touching (touch), a tongue sticking out (taste), an ear (hearing), and an eye (sight). At the bottom is The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio's logo.

Hurry and grab this brand new shirt to help support the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and their mission to empower independence and enrich the lives of those living with low vision or blindness. Supplies are limited so get your order in today! Available in Small, Medium, Large, and 2XLarge.

07/26/2025

Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a pivotal law that has expanded access and opportunity for millions of people with disabilities across the country.

At The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio, we recognize how the ADA has helped shape a world where people who are blind or visually impaired can pursue greater independence and inclusion.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission: We don’t change vision. We change lives.

07/26/2025

Our very own Tim Tegge performing at disabled and proud test 2025.