Join Our $25 for 25 Years Campaign
This year, Ensight Skills Center and the Curtis Strong Center are celebrating a milestone 25 years of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for people with low vision throughout our community
For a quarter of a century, we’ve walked alongside individuals navigating vision loss, providing programs, resources, education, independent living support, access to technology, social connection, and advocacy. We believe every person deserves the tools, support, and encouragement needed to thrive, regardless of vision loss.
25 Years, By the Numbers
Over just the past year alone, our impact has looked like this:
- 4,989 phone contacts
- 6,944 client interactions
- 351 home visits
- 415 service appointments
- 402 support group and activity participants
- 302 volunteer hours
Behind every one of these numbers is a person, someone who called with a question, opened their door for a home visit, or found new confidence through one of our programs. Multiply that by 25 years, and you begin to see the true scope of what this community has built together.
Services That Change Lives
Our work spans a wide range of programs designed to meet people exactly where they are:
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Orientation & Mobility Training
- Home Evaluations
- Adaptive Technology Support
- Support Groups
- Educational Programs
- Creative Aging Programs
Why It Matters
Every phone call answered, appointment completed, volunteer hour donated, and participant served represents someone gaining the tools, confidence, and support needed to navigate life with vision loss. Together, we are helping individuals with low vision continue to live independently, stay connected, and thrive.
None of this would be possible without the generosity and compassion of supporters like you.
Introducing: $25 for 25 Years
To honor this milestone anniversary, we’re launching our $25 for 25 Years campaign — and inviting our community to help us carry this mission forward for generations to come.
A gift of $25, $250, $2,500, or any amount meaningful to you directly supports programs and services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and helps us continue building a more inclusive and accessible community.
Ways You Can Give
One-Time Donation: Make a secure one-time contribution in honor of our 25th Anniversary Campaign.
Monthly Giving: Become a sustaining donor and provide ongoing support throughout the year.
Planned Giving: Leave a lasting legacy through bequests in wills or trusts, retirement account beneficiary designations, life insurance policies, charitable gift annuities, or other estate-planning gifts.
Corporate Sponsorships & Matching Gifts: Businesses can partner with us through sponsorships, employee giving programs, or company matching gift opportunities.
In-Kind Donations: Support our programs with supplies, adaptive technology, equipment, services, or volunteer time.
Memorial or Tribute Gifts: Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion through a meaningful gift.
Volunteer Opportunities: Give the gift of your time by supporting our programs, events, and community activities.
Thank You for 25 Years
Because of your generosity, lives are changed every day. Together, we can continue to expand opportunities, increase accessibility, and foster independence — ensuring that individuals who are blind or visually impaired have the support they need to succeed and belong.
Thank you for celebrating 25 years with us and for believing in the mission of Ensight Skills Center and the Curtis Strong Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is low vision?
Low vision is a significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It’s not the same as blindness—people with low vision have some remaining sight, but it’s not sufficient for everyday tasks without assistance or adaptive strategies.
What causes low vision?
Low vision can result from various eye conditions and diseases, including:
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cataracts
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Eye injuries or trauma
- Other hereditary or age-related conditions
How common is low vision?
Low vision affects millions of people worldwide. The risk increases with age, making it particularly prevalent among older adults, though people of all ages can experience low vision.
What makes a space accessible for people with low vision?
Accessible spaces for people with low vision include:
- Proper and adequate lighting
- High-contrast signage with large, clear fonts
- Tactile markers and indicators
- Clear, unobstructed pathways
- Well-defined edges and boundaries
- Minimal glare from windows and lighting fixtures
What types of assistive technology are available?
Common assistive technologies for low vision include:
- Screen magnification software
- Text-to-speech applications
- Electronic magnifiers
- Specialized lighting systems
- Large-print materials
- High-contrast keyboards
- Video magnifiers
- Smart glasses and wearable devices
What does Ensight Skills Center do?
Ensight Skills Center provides vital services, training, and resources to individuals with low vision and blindness. The organization is dedicated to empowering people with vision loss to achieve their goals and live fulfilling, independent lives through skills training, support services, and advocacy.
How can I support low vision awareness and research?
You can support low vision awareness by:
- Educating yourself and sharing information with others
- Donating to organizations like Ensight Skills Center
- Volunteering your time and skills
- Participating in fundraising events
- Supporting research initiatives
- Advocating for accessibility in your community
- Promoting assistive technology and resources on social media
Can people with low vision work and live independently?
Yes! With appropriate training, assistive technology, and accessible environments, many people with low vision lead independent, productive lives. They work in various professions, pursue education, maintain homes, and participate fully in their communities.
Where can I learn more about low vision?
You can learn more by:
- Contacting organizations like Ensight Skills Center
- Visiting reputable vision health websites
- Consulting with eye care professionals
- Attending Low Vision Awareness Month events in February
- Connecting with local support groups and advocacy organizations
For more information about vision loss support services, rehabilitation, and community resources, contact the Ensight Skills Center or consult with your eye care professional.