Year-end giving can benefit both the donor and the nonprofit

Matt Dunn lost his vision and his job. He didn't know how he would continue. He found hope and a new career after his time at the Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions. 

Tracey lost her vision suddeenly. She had to find a new path for her life and she turned to Bosma for help. 

Jeff Mittman and a longtime friend recently hiked on the Appalachian Trail. He gives his account of the adventure and the lessons he took away.

October 15 is White Cane Safety Day

In just days, Sipho Mafu lost his eyesight. He lost his career and couldn't imagine life with vision loss, until he found Bosma Enterprises. 

Bosma Enterprises has formed a strategic partnership with the Wounded Warrior Program to create jobs for people who are blind and help find employment for wounded veterans. 

Justine Horlander found she can continue her passion of art after her time at the Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions. 

At the age of four, Leekshika and her family moved from India to the United States due to the passage of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). In our latest blog, Leekshika discusses coming to the U.S. and how Bosma Enterprises' Center for Visionary Solutions for the Blind helped prepare her for college.

Meet Aaron See, Programs Intake Specialist at Bosma Enterprises' Center for Visionary Solutions for the Blind. Aaron’s vision loss occurred during his junior year in college. However, he continued to pursue his education and play football despite the fact his vision was fading. 

The coronavirus impact can be felt all over the world. However, for people in the blind community, the coronavirus has posed even more challenges. In this blog, people who are blind share some of their challenges navigating the world during a global pandemic.

Karolina Shiroka's stress and anxiety levels were high at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. However, after calling our resource and support line, she has learned techniques to better handle her emotions.

Connie Gornick is thankful for the support she received from Bosma Enterprises. In this blog post, Connie shares how Bosma’s resource and support line gave her much needed support during her darkest moments.

Kai was seeking support to help her cope with challenges brought by the coronavirus and reached out to Bosma Enterprises. In this blog post, she shares how the support she received from Bosma Enterprises, and our staff, brought relief during these uncertain times.

Volunteers are essential to our mission, helping us provide services to hundreds of clients each year. In our latest blog, our amazing volunteers share why they donate their time and talent even amid a global pandemic.

In our latest blog, Donna Williams discusses how our resource and support line is helping provide comfort during these stressful times.

Bosma Enteprirses has KN95 and 3-ply face masks and face shields available to ship now!

Our resource and support line offers advice, support and encouragement to people with vision loss. Former Bosma Enterprises client, Kim Morris, shares how the support line has helped her stay positive during these challenging times.

Michelle Shaffer, adjustment counselor at Bosma Enterprises, shares tips and resources for maintaining your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bosma Enterprises employee and Navy Veteran Brian Clark shares his thoughts on ways for people to be together while physically staying apart.

In our latest blog, we speak with Ray and Justine about how our assistive technology and resource lines helped answer some of their assistive technology questions and helped them stay connected through these challenging times.

Around the country, stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 are being extended, and people are running out of shows to stream! You may be wondering just what to do with all the extra time at home.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it can be easy for any of us to break away from our regular routines. Many of us find ourselves spending a lot more time at home. However, having extra time can either be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you choose to spend your time.

Our rehabilitation staff is available to take your calls, listen to your concerns and to be a resource for people who are blind. This blog features our many different resources to help you through these uncertain times.

During this time, simple tasks like getting groceries for people who are blind can be a complicated task. There are several services that can bring your groceries to your door. 

People who are blind still watch TV and movies, and features like audio description help make the experience more enjoyable.

In this time of quarantine and social distancing, many families have turned to old-fashioned cards and board games to pass the days. Did you know that many popular games actually have accessible versions for players who are blind or visually impaired? Here are some popular games available to order now from Amazon to help you keep your sanity during this time!

A message from our President & CEO about Bosma Enterprises' response to COVID-19.

Occupational therapist Kay Neseem has partnered with Bosma Enterprises to package and distribute Kay Kare braces to government and commercial businesses.

Later today, IndyGo will officially welcome Lise Pace as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. 

Bosma Enterprises® has partnered with Kay Kare LLC to offer new, patented, innovative shoulder/arm braces that do not have a strap that pulls on the neck thereby reducing the risk of secondary neck problems.

No Fear, Aira is Here

Jasmine Quiett found it difficult to find gainful employment after losing her vision. However, after participating in our Salesforce training program, she was able to acquire a new skill making her more marketable to employers.

Volunteering doesn't just benefit an organization, it also benefits the volunteer. Learn about one of our most dedicated volunteers, Bill Hasbrook.

At Bosma Enterprises, we strive to create opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired — thus helping to lower the 63% unemployment rate among Indiana residents living with vision loss. 

The holidays are a time to spend with your family and friends and creating memories that last a lifetime. As we celebrate the holiday season, we asked a few employees about their favorite holiday traditions. 

Carrie Turpin had no idea how her life would change after what should have been a typical visit to her doctor.

Melvin Montgomery, Sr. wrote this post about his reasons for serving and the impact Bosma Enterprises has had on his son who is blind. 

For Navy veteran Brian Clark, losing his vision five years ago due to complications with diabetes was a blessing in disguise.

Bosma employee, Rhonda Chapman, is hosting a Tis the Season Shopping Event on Nov. 15 at Bosma Enterprises. 

Have you ever seen someone who was blind or visually impaired while you were at the grocery
store, school, or just walking in your neighborhood and wanted to speak with them, but you
weren't quite sure how to start a conversation?

Join Bosma Enterprises in our mission of creating opportunities for people who are blind by hosting an intern for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Winter is coming, stock up on Good Works™ Ice Melter today to prepare.

September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. On this day Americans across the country are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the attacks, first responders, and the many who have risen in service to defend freedom.

What does it mean to relax? I know this is a loaded question with no right or wrong answer. For some, it may be watching their favorite sports team, running or playing video games with friends. For others relaxing could mean reading, writing or listening to music. Whatever you choose to do to take your mind off a stressful situation, do it.

New training opportunity opens doors for people with disabilities.

Learn how people who are blind or visually impaired enjoy summer activities.

Meet one of our fastest glove packers, Tekie Kismu.

How do people who are blind watch the Indy 500?

Bosma Enterprises has developed a training program to reduce high unemployment among individuals who are blind or visually impaired by preparing them for careers as Salesforce administrators. BosmaForce, an 18-week class offered entirely online to anyone throughout the country, is intended to prepare students for the Salesforce Administrator Certification Exam and place them into internships in the high-demand field.

If you have suffered from vision loss so severe that it keeps you from working, you might be eligible to receive monthly Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees two different disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

See how far Brandy Gregory has come since she began the rehabilitation program at the Bosma Enterprises Center for Visionary Solutions for the Blind

How do people who are blind watch the Super Bowl?

An update of Jeff Conner's journey through the Bosma Enterprises rehabilitation program

Volunteering is good for your health.

Follow Brandy Gregory through her journey at the Bosma Enterprises Center for Visionary Solutions for the Blind.

Join us as we follow Jeff's journey through the Bosma Enterprises rehabilitation program.

The 21^st annual Hasbrook award luncheon was held on November 1, at the Crane Bay in beautiful downtown Indianapolis.  The afternoon was filled with inspiration and a call to action. 

Zack Lee was born with an eye condition that left him legally blind. But he didn't let that stop him from becoming an entrepreneur.

Bosma Enterprises is moving into a new frontier with the company’s launch of the Commercial Products & Services division.

Ray Montgomery shares his story of being able to serve his country, even after he lost his sight.

There are many options available for people who are blind to enjoy the greatest spectacle in racing.

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. Bosma Enterprises is participating in several ways. Watch our social media and our blog for updates throughout the month. We are posting several profiles of our employees to highlight the work they do and their lives. 

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. Bosma Enterprises is participating in several ways. Watch our social media and our blog for updates throughout the month. We are posting several profiles of our employees to highlight the work they do and their lives. 

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. Bosma Enterprises is participating in several ways. Watch our social media and our blog for updates throughout the month. We are posting several profiles of our employees to highlight the work they do and their lives. 

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana. Bosma Enterprises is participating in several ways. Watch our social media and our blog for updates throughout the month. We are posting several profiles of our employees to highlight the work they do and their lives. 

Braille is an essential tool used by people who are blind to learn correct grammar and communicate effectively.

If you've resolved to take better care of yourself in 2018, here's the one tip you need to know.

The white cane is not only a tool, it is a symbol of freedom and independence. I remember the first time I embraced using a white cane. I got tired of depending on everyone else to take me places and worrying that I could never go anywhere alone. I was tired of explaining to people why I was walking slowly or why I might have bumped into them and feeling a need to apologize. However, once I started to carry a cane, I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I finally felt ok telling the world that I am a person with a visual impairment.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Bosma's employment services manager, Kristy Russell, shares the struggle people who are blind face when trying to find meaningful employment.  

As Americans prepare to spend a long weekend barbequing with friends and family, or enjoying the neighborhood swimming pool one last time as we celebrate the symbolic end of summer, it’s important to remember the historic significance of Labor Day and what it means to be able to make a living.

A new Indiana savings program makes saving money an achievable goal for people who are blind or otherwise disabled but worried about losing public benefits. 

Indiana Disability Rights (IDR) seeks input on their Annual Goals and Priorities. Please take a few minutes to read, comment and share the proposed 2017-2018 Goals and Priorities.

Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation is reviewing a new Order of Selection policy. Our president and CEO has drafted this open letter to express our concerns with this new policy. There is also information on how you can make a public comment. 

Bosma Enterprises has partnered with the United States Association of Blind Athletes to implement the National Fitness Challenge. Bosma staff are wearing Fitbits to monitor and encourage an increase in their fitness levels. 

3D pens have found their way into the arts and crafts world. However, Nick Leon, an orientation and mobility instructor at Bosma, found a way to use them to help people who are blind "see" the world around them. 

Construction of our new building on Corporate Drive is now in full swing. We will start moving some offices in March. It is getting very exciting around here!

Demolition is nearly complete at the new Bosma Enterprises' facility on Corporate Drive. 

On September 30, 2016, Drugstore.com will shut down. What are the consequences for those who rely on this service?

The Bosma Enterprises Accelerate-OR Kit can save you time and money allowing you to serve more patients.

Demolition has begun on the new Bosma Enterprises building!

This past week, Bosma Enterprises embarked on a new venture that will forever change the trajectory of our company.

The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services’ Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and  Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), is recruiting interested and qualified  candidates for 2017 BEP training class.

Years after my diagnosis and losing my career in finance due to vision loss, I was at home waiting for the other shoe to drop. And when it finally did, it was devastating. The progressive loss of my eyesight, its emotional toll and the loss of my independence had caused me to become a shell of who I was just a decade before.  In hopes of reclaiming some semblance of the life I once knew, I decided to look for a service opportunity where I might be able to use my skills for good, while rebuilding my confidence.

The Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation next fundraising event is on Monday, September 12 at Punch Burger. 

There are two participating locations: 

Carmel 
12525 Old Meridian Street, #100 
Carmel, IN 46032
317.564.0637

Indianapolis 
137 E Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.426.5280

What is it? – The 3D art pen is a new device that uses that same technology as 3D Printers.  It heats up plastic similar to the way a glue gun would and allows the user to create 3D objects quickly and easily.  The device was developed as an art tool, but can serve as an excellent tool for creating tactile maps and diagrams for people who are visually impaired.  

Nominations now being accepted for the 2016 Hasbrook Award! Nominate someone who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to helping people with disabilities and join us at the Indiana Roof Ballroom for this exciting event.

This year, on July 26, is the 26th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Each year, advocates look for ways in which to properly commemorate the ADA and to celebrate the promise of equal access that it represents. This year, we have a unique opportunity to raise our voices on behalf of equal access, and you are invited to be a part of this nationwide effort.

May is healthy vision month and I thought how ironic that in the past month my close call to vision loss has given me a new perspective on losing your sight. Working for Bosma Enterprises  has given me some insight to blindness and the people who are dealing with vision loss everyday, but it’s not until it happens to you that you really know what it’s like to be visually impaired.  

Enjoy yourself and support our cause at a special fundraising event at Blaze Pizza on Friday, May 6, 2016. This fundraiser is good at the following Indianapolis locations:

• IUPUI-913 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Carmel-12697 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel, IN 46032
• Michigan Rd.- 8760 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268

These Bosma Medical gloves manufactured by Ansell remain unchanged. While these products have a new name, and a new look for our upgraded packaging, you can rest assured that your glove delivers the same quality and performance you know and trust. 

A student from Drexel University is conducting a couple of studies and could use the help from people who are blind or visually impaired. His studies center around the experiences of a person who is blind in a couple of places. The first study is about sports teams websites and their accessibility. The second study is on the experiences of a person who is blind and a bad shopping experience. Below is a little more information on each of the research initiatives and the researcher' contact information. Please share this with those without email. 

You can help us win over $10,000 through Brackets for Good. Show us your best trick shot and share it on social media with our hashtag #BosmaShotChallenge. Help us beat Drum Corp International!

The Blind Faith Race Team has given me hope, the hope to dream big and believe that the only limitations we have are the ones we set for ourselves. Never give up, never give in. 

Age-related vision loss is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States. That’s why Bosma Enterprises offers critical, life-changing programs to seniors to restore hope and show them that life doesn’t end with vision loss. 

Being a “sighted” person and coming from the “sighted” world, I never imagined what it would be like to be blind or visually impaired. I never even thought about it. For so many of us, we take the simplest daily activities and tasks for granted. It’s not until something happens to your vision that your perception changes. 

Bosma Medical, a division of Bosma Enterprises, encompasses all of the current medical supplies and devices Bosma sells, as well as many new products that we hope to bring to market.

Bosma Enterprises is seeking nominations of individuals who have shown a strong commitment to helping individuals who are disabled reach their full potential for the 2015 Thomas C. Hasbrook Award.

Imagine losing your vision over time or maybe overnight. How would you learn to live life over again without your eyesight? For many people, training is critical to learning skills to reclaim life after vision loss. Unfortunately, an important training option is being removed as well as a path to employment. Please take the time to read the following information and to act no later than June 15, 2015.