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 Medical 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.