Venango County Association for the Blind

02/13/2026

Our clients are still working on getting into the Olympics, but they have the same spirit!

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2010, blind skier and three-time bronze medal winner Danelle Umstead went on to compete in three more Paralympics — and defy the odds.

02/09/2026

Screen readers and magnifiers empower individuals to read, write, and communicate more effectively.

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Top Text - VCAB Assistive Technology for Blind Individuals

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Screen readers and magnifiers empower individuals to read, write, and communicate more effectively.

Bottom - Illustration of a man reading Braille on the left, and the VCAB logo on the right.

01/29/2026

Not all sports fans get to experience the game through vision. For decades, many have relied on radio and tv commentators, and live game audio of the hits, boos, and cheers- to experience the hair raising, nail biting action. That is until recently... OneCourt makes a way for blind and visually impaired football fans to FEEL the action of the game! They have tactile sports courts & fields that are scaled down so you can use your fingers to sense different actions and areas where the game is happening.

From their website:
"Transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations, so fans with visual disabilities can watch the game with their fingertips."

Linked is an AP news article about Scott Thornhill who is the executive director American Council of the Blind. He will be present at the Super Bowl and using one of these devices. When he was eight years old, he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and would later lose his sight.

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio.

01/28/2026

Visually impaired individuals can manage household tasks with tools like tactile markers and organizational systems.

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Visually impaired individuals can manage household tasks with tools like tactile markers and organizational systems.

Bottom Row - An illustration of a woman walking with a white cane on the left, and on the right the VCAB logo

01/23/2026

VCAB clients, staff, and friends gathered in to create architectural Gingerbread house wonders.

01/23/2026

Big storm coming this weekend! It'd be a great chance to get some baking done, like we did with our Gingerbread houses this Christmas season! We had a big party for the VCAB clients, volunteers, and staff - and decorated Gingerbread houses. And we must admit, they are masterpieces!

01/19/2026

VCAB provides one-on-one life skills training tailored to the unique needs of visually impaired individuals.

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VCAB life skills training programs are open to visually impaired individuals looking to improve independence.

Bottom Row - An illustration of a woman walking with a white cane on the left, and on the right the VCAB logo.

01/06/2026

We are a strong nonprofit, but we are a small team! Please schedule transportation services a few days in advance so we can ensure availability of drivers and vehicles. Thank you!

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VCAB recommends scheduling transportation at least a few days in advance to ensure availability.

Bottom Row - An illustration of a sighted guided helping someone with a white cane walk on the left, and on the right the VCAB logo.

12/30/2025

It can be tricky to find a cow-lick, or get perfect make up, but we help our clients develop systems and techniques so they're red-carpet ready all the time!

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VCAB provides training in personal grooming and hygiene skills to promote independence and confidence.

Bottom Row - An illustration of a woman with a white cane holding the leash of her guide dog on the left and the VCAB logo on the right.

12/15/2025

Assistive Technologies (AT) are awesome! Effective assistive products for reading include magnifiers, Braille readers, and voice-activated devices.

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VCAB provides training on mobile phone accessibility features like screen readers and voice commands.
Bottom - Illustration of a man reading Braille on the left, and the VCAB logo on the right.

12/10/2025

One of our greatest strengths at VCAB, is our capacity to personalize how we help our friends with their needs! VRT programs are customized to meet each client's unique challenges and goals.

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VRT programs are customized to meet each client's unique challenges and goals.

Bottom Row - An illustration of hands reading a braille book on the left, and on the right the VCAB logo.

12/03/2025

Peer support groups at VCAB meet both in person and online, providing flexible options for community connection.

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Peer support groups at VCAB meet both in person and online, providing flexible options for community connection.

Bottom Row - An illustration of people supporting each other on the left, and on the right the VCAB logo.