As we reflect on the incredible journey of Ensight Skills Center over the past year, we’re excited to share the highlights of our 2023-2024 annual report with you. This report not only showcases our achievements but also highlights the resilience and determination of our community. Click here to see the full report.
ENSIGHT Facilities
- Ensight Offices
- Fort Collins Ensight- New office!
- Greeley Curtis Strong Center
- Satellite Locations
- Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado,
Lafayette
Boulder
- Colorado Retina Associate
Cherry Creek
Denver Eye Surgeons in Lakewood
- Thornton Community Center
- Mobile OnSite Services
- Grand Junction
- Rifle
- Montrose
2022-23 Ensight Board of Directors
Fort Collins
Doug Hutchinson, Chairman (Lions Club)
Richard Faubion, Vice Chairman, (Regional Director for the Foundation Fighting Blindness)
Tana Arther, Secretary (Community Member, Parent/Consumer)
Dr Arthur Korotkin (Ophthalmologist)
Penn Street (Lion PDG, Consumer)
Felicia Korpi (Panorama Vision) NEW
Boulder
Carl Gentzel, CPA, Treasurer (Lions 6C PDG)
Denver Metro Area
Jalaya Alexander (pediatric nurse)
NEW- Eric Arther- Denver, CO First National Bank
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ENSIGHT Staff
- Denny Moyer, BS, COTA/L, SCALV, President/CEO, Co-founder, 23 years of service
- Melody Bettenhausen, BS, COO, 14 years of service
- Cory Layton, O.T.R., SCLV, Director of Rehabilitation, Registered Occupational Therapist, Low Vision specialist. 20 years of service
- Corey Bernhardt, O.D. (Doctor of Optometry). Low vision doctor, 8 years
- Anjana Sharma O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) Low vision Doctor 4 year
- Jennifer Rise, COTA/L. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 9 years
- Annette Biddson, Administrative Assistant, 10 years
- Amy Heath, Administrative Assistant, 3 years
- Danielle Burden, COMS, 5 years
- Penn Street, support group 3 years
- Ellie Carlson, COMS, 4 year
- Daiva Ragas OTR (Denver based)- New
- Monica Waldorf- OTR Erie) – New
Perspectives on Ensight Services
Direct Professional Services
– Low-vision optometrist and Occupational Therapist evaluation
– OT home visits
– Orientation and mobility training
Assistive Technology
Education, Resources & Assistance
– Education
— Prevent blindness
— Safety: balance classes, Stepping On, etc.
— Teaching hardware, software use
– Resources
— Collaborations
— Colorado Talking Book Library
— Audio Information Network
— Transportation Resources
— Technology; Ensight sales
– Assistance
— Visual Aids information
— Home equipment training
— References to other services
2023-2024 Services
Direct Services Include:
- Doctor
- Occupational Therapy
- Orientation & Mobility
- Assistive Technology
Total Served: 787
2023-2024 Community Outreach
8879 Individuals served through Education, Social Activities, Resources and Assistance
Lions Clubs who contribute to Ensight!
- Fort Collins Noon
- Centennial Airport
- Golden
- Loveland
- Denver Five Points
- Woodlin
- Calhan
- Mountain
- Brush
A special thanks to the Fort Collins Lions Club and the Fort Collins Lions Foundation for your awesome support!
ENSIGHT Milestones
- Celebrated 23 years of service
- Melody Bettenhausen, COO received award from VSA
- Have served over 130,000 individuals
- Secured over $285,000 in City, County and State Contracts
- This FY served 9,606 individuals
- Growing expansion of donor base
- Denver service expansion
- Cherry Creek
- Thornton
ENSIGHT Future Plans
- Grow and cultivate donor relations
- Continue to expand the donor base
- Continue Board of Directors development/expansion
- Board Diversity
- Expand collaborations with other organizations
- Investigate Employment Program
- Move Curtis Strong Center to New Location
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