Vision Corps

Come visit us!

We’re at Senator Scott Martin’s senior expo at the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster today until 1 p.m.

Join us today from 10 am- 1 pm at the Farm and Home Center located at 1383 Arcadia Road, in Lancaster for Sen. Scott Martin’s Senior Expo!

We’ll be here giving away 🔥 VisionCorps branded merch and promoting our services!

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We love dogs (doesn't everyone?!) but we also want to educate people about dog handlers who are blind and vision impaired and their K-9 companions.

Here are two common myths --

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: Anyone can walk up and pet a guide dog if they aren’t moving with the handler.
When a dog guide and handler are stationary, the dog is still on duty.

𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛: Treat dog guides as working animals, unless the harness comes off. Always ask the handler for permission before petting or talking to the dog.

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: Dog guides are trained for specific routes and locations.

𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛: Our K-9 companions are incredibly versatile, and capable of navigating diverse environments with ease. Through rigorous training, dog guides are equipped to handle various settings, empowering their handlers with vision impairments to travel freely without restriction.

By providing independence and mobility, these skilled canines play a vital role in breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for people with vision loss.

ICYMI -- Thanks Disability Scoop for sharing this news about VisionCorps and our Meta AI Glasses Impact Grant.

We are thrilled to be one of 30 organizations chosen nationwide to receive the grant. VisionCorps will be able to provide "smart" glasses to people who are blind or vision impaired if they have a financial need.

The Meta glasses, which connect to a smart mobile phone or device, can be used to take photos and video, accept calls, list to music and chate with an AI assistant hands-free.

Learn more by registering for our free Sept. 1 audio webinar (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.):
Exploring Meta Glasses: More Than Meets the Eye by
Taylor Newswanger, occupational therapist (OT) at VisionCorps

RSVP: 717-205-4104 or [email protected]

Meta Taps Disability Groups To Explore Uses For AI Glasses With a series of grants, Meta is backing efforts to learn how its AI glasses can increase independence and provide other benefits to people with disabilities.

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘! Find out how Meta glasses can help you!

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.-𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.
Audio Webinar: Dial 717-481-3841 and then enter access code 503417675 #

Join Taylor Newswanger, VisionCorps' low vision occupational therapist (OT), to learn how Meta glasses can provide greater access and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn about how to use Meta glasses, common voice commandes, where to purchase them, and practical tips for getting started.

RSVP: 717-205-4104 or [email protected]

This morning, VisionCorps staff had the opportunity to attend the "Bus to Market" event with Sen. James Malone and Rep. Nikki Rivera. Team members discussed the vital role public transportation plays in the lives of individuals who are blind or vision impaired.

The trip completed a full loop from the bus station on Queen Street in Lancaster and traveled through Lititz. Along the route, participants shared personal stories illustrating how access to public transit supports both daily living and economic opportunity. Now more than ever, state-level investment in transportation is essential to ensuring that people with vision loss can maintain their independence and remain active members of their communities.

Contact your local representatives and tell them how important public transportation funding is for our community!

Picture 1: Tim Runstrom and George Tobler

Picture 2: Jen Eaton, Desi Oudinot, Clinton Tyler

Picture 3: Sen. Malone & Jen Eaton

Picture 4: Group photo from the event

🎙️📻 Attention, radio fans! It's National Radio Day, and we're celebrating with a special Throwback Thursday! 📻🎙️

This year we're spinning the dial back as we gear up for VisionCorps' 100th anniversary in 2026! For nearly a century, we've been serving the blind and vision impaired community. And did you know? We once had our very own radio station!

📡 The station launched in April 1973, becoming the sixth radio reading service in the nation and the FIRST in Pennsylvania. Through a special subchannel on WLAN-FM, dedicated volunteers hit the airwaves each weekday, reading articles from publications like The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and local newspapers. With a special receiver, listeners with vision loss could tune in and stay connected to the latest news and information.

🎧 Thanks to support from the Junior League, County Commissioners, and Lancaster County Lions Clubs, this innovative service helped make information more accessible long before podcasts and streaming were a thing!

The photos below feature some of the incredible voices and volunteers who kept the station running and the news flowing.

🎵 So here's a shoutout to all the DJs, broadcasters, and radio enthusiasts out there who keep the music spinning and the stories flowing. Happy National Radio Day! 🎙️✨

📚 School starts for many students next week, and as families prepare for a new academic year, it's important not to overlook eye health.

Good vision plays a key role in learning, reading, and classroom participation. Parents should keep an eye out for signs that their child may be having trouble seeing, including:

• Squinting
• Sitting too close to screens, books, or the television
• Frequent headaches
• Covering one eye to see better
• Excessive eye rubbing

As screen time often increases during the school year, healthy habits can also help reduce eye strain:

• Take regular breaks from screens throughout the day
• Use devices in well-lit areas
• Maintain a comfortable viewing distance from screens

Before the school year gets into full swing, consider scheduling a comprehensive eye exam. Identifying and addressing vision issues early can help set your child up for success both in and out of the classroom.

Thanks to VisionCorps' wonderful community, gala tickets are now SOLD OUT! If you'd like to be put on the waiting list, please fill out our waiting list form: https://services.visioncorps.net/post/visioncorps-centennial-soiree/

***Tickets purchased via VisionCorps are the only ones accepted - be aware of users posting in comments which are not legitimate. Tickets are not transferable and only available through VisionCorps’ waitlist***

We still need your support! VisionCorps is in need of auction items for the gala. If you or your business is able to donate to our silent auction, we welcome your donation! Please let us know of your donation at https://bit.ly/vcgalaauction

Thank you for celebrating 100 years with us!