Latest News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest from across Bosma. This page brings together stories, announcements and updates that reflect our work and the impact it’s making.

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Explore key stories and updates that highlight important milestones and organizational news from across Bosma.

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Don’t Trust AI

I don’t trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neither should you. AI is a powerful tool, but it’s only as reliable as the people behind it. For expert guidance on integrating AI and navigating your IT or Salesforce needs, reach out to Bosma at [email protected].
Client, Becky and Instructor, Amber pictured laughing during a Braille class.

Working Through Blindness

This is a story about two women – one at the beginning of her career, and one preparing for her second career. Both are visually impaired.
Bosma Instructors John Manyik and Amy Planalp

Meet the Instructors

We take great pride in the success of our clients at Bosma, but their success is largely due to the success of our dedicated employees. What follows is the story of two of those people. One works internally at Bosma’s Center for the Visionary Solutions, and the other is an itinerant (traveling) teacher who visits clients throughout the state.
Virginia Blankenbaker

“Don’t Give Up”: Virginia’s Journey With Macular Degeneration

To some, having your thermostat audibly speak the temperature of your home may not seem meaningful. But to Virginia Blankenbaker, it represents something much bigger: independence.
Two women sitting at table while one helps the other use a magifying device to review instructions.

“The Silent Thief of Sight” Deserves a Louder Conversation

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that is the leading cause of blindness for African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans. Glaucoma is coined “The Silent Thief of Sight” by ophthalmologists because of its undetectable early symptoms. Unfortunately, most people with glaucoma do not realize they have it until the later stages. This is often due to a lack of awareness about the stealthy condition.
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Our Continued Success Depends on You

Every month Bosma’s website features the success of individuals who have benefited from one of Bosma’s programs. Each story is a testament to the resilience of everyday people who, with the training and encouragement of Bosma’s talented staff, volunteers, and donors, are thriving.

Press Room

Bosma is dedicated to creating opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired through training, employment and community support. In the press room, you’ll find official announcements and media coverage that highlight our work and impact across these areas.

For media inquiries, interview requests or additional information, please contact:

Anthony Scott
Community Engagement Manager
[email protected]
Cell: 317.796.5248
Office: 317.870.7894

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Video Tour of Bosma Enterprises

Video Tour of Bosma Visionary Solutions Center

Our Results

Over 50% of our own workforce is blind or visually impaired.

Last year, we served over 1,000 Hoosiers through our employment and rehabilitation programs.

Over 70% of our clients entered higher education or competitive employment after completing our programs.

Annually, we place employees who are blind or visually impaired with nearly 30 companies in the community, diversifying their workforces and disproving stereotypes about the abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Over 500 seniors with vision loss have benefited from in-home training, enabling them to remain independent.

Areas of Expertise

Our team can provide expert commentary and opinions
on key issues surrounding blindness and disability, including:

The scope of challenges for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Proven strategies to reduce the unemployment rate among people who are blind or visually impaired.

Best practices in rehabilitation for people who are blind or visually impaired

Strategies to help an aging population that is vulnerable to vision loss.

Key policy issues and news that affect people with disabilities at the local, state and federal levels.

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