Goodwill Vision Services

04/22/2026

We are proud to be part of an organization that doesn’t just celebrate Earth Day—but lives it every single day. 🌎

At Goodwill, we believe in the power of repurposing, recycling, and reducing waste to create a more sustainable future. Through our partnerships with textile recyclers and our commitment to keeping usable items out of landfills, we’re turning small actions into meaningful impact.

Every donation, every purchase, every effort matters—and together, we’re building something better for our communities and our planet. 💚



Photo Description: Graphic depicting the earth wrapped in vines with the words Earth Day April 22 in bold black type across the middle of the globe.

04/15/2026

We love the RMSC and were happy to experience the Astronaut exhibit before it leaves town in a few weeks! Many of our Goodwill Vision Enterprises’ children and families took advantage of some not-yet-open-to-the-public access to the RMSC on Sunday, April 12th. Seeing an astronaut’s sleeping quarters, the customized food they eat, the type of toilets they use, and experiencing g-force simulations, and stressful problem-solving protocol simulators gave us an appreciation for the challenges of space travel, the teamwork and communication, and physical conditioning needed to endure months of microgravity. The pictures and videos show some of the fun we had within the Astronaut exhibit and beyond!
Photo 1- Guests connecting over a shared diagnosis of albinism.
Photo 2- A young man suiting up into an astronaut's tethered to the wall sleeping bag.
Photo 3- A student solving a problem by communicating the issue to Mission Control.
Photo 4- Water table fun in the All About Water exhibit.
Photo 5- a video of people in a rotating space pod to experience the centrifugal force similar to a spaceship taking off.

04/15/2026

Don't miss the Diverse Abilities Resource Fair this Saturday from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the Webster Library. Spread the word!

04/14/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Anne Sullivan—teacher, trailblazer, and the “Miracle Worker” whose impact continues to shape the world.

Through her dedication, perseverance, and belief in possibility, Anne unlocked communication and independence for Helen Keller, forever changing perceptions of what individuals with vision and hearing loss can achieve.

𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.

Here’s to Anne Sullivan—a pioneer in education and a lasting symbol of empowerment. 💙



Photo descrption: Helen Keller holding a doll, age 8, sitting with with her tutor Anne Sullivan on vacation in Brewster, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

04/12/2026

From outer space 🚀 to under the sea 🌊… you just never know where Goodwill Vision Services activities will take us next!

Exploring, learning, and experiencing the world together—one adventure at a time. Watch for more highlights from our Sunday morning visit to Rochester Museum & Science Center !

Thank you to the New York State Commission for the Blind;
Camp Smile Foundation and our Goodwill shoppers and donors for making these opportunities possible!

03/31/2026

What a night of laughter and discovery we shared on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026! With generous support from Strong Executive Board members, Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison, Goodwill Vision Enterprises and The Strong Museum team welcomed families to an after-hours Blind & Low Vision Family Night—designed for easier navigation, fewer crowds, and maximum fun. Nearly 250 guests joined us, with families traveling from Buffalo, Syracuse, and Dansville to be part of the evening. We’re deeply grateful to Bonnie and Wayde, and to The Strong Museum, for making this cost-free night of play possible for our community. The photos below are of girls playing school with their grandparents in One History Place, a mother and son having fun just outside the Wegmans exhibit, a young boy delighted to race cars with friends, and a woman sitting majestically on a golden throne in the Reading Adventureland.

03/25/2026

What a night! Special evening hours at The Strong provided many opportunities for individuals with vision loss and their families to PLAY!

We are grateful to The Strong and generous donors for making this opportunity possible!

Photo descriptions:
1) Big Bird hanging out a window of a brick building in the Sesame Street exhibit.
2) A female teenager sitting on the steps in front of a green door.
3) An adult male and two adult females stand in front of a lighted aquarium exhibit.
4) A girl in a harness sliding on the ropes course.
5) A young male and an adult female riding the merry go round.
6) A young male standing on a platform on the ropes course.
7) A young female and young male standing on both sides of Big Bird at the Sesame Street bus stop exhibit.

03/20/2026

Join us tomorrow with Alpha Sensory, VisAbility and ATS to learn more about the assistive technology available for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at Goodwill Vision Enterprises, 500 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY. Parking available in Lot B where there is signage for Goodwill Vision Enterprises and the Flaum Eye Institute. Enter through the doors located under the large white awning.

Photo description: AI Generated flyer for the Assistive Technology Demonstration including a male wearing dark glasses walking wtih a cane, a female wearing headphones and using a keyboard. In the forefront an Amazon Echo dot, CCTV and dark glasses. A red banner with yellow type reads: Explore the latest devices and solutions. A list includes: Screen Readers and Braille Displays; Smart Glasses and Magnifiers; Accessibility Apps and More. Saturday, March 21st, 10am-1pm Goodwill Vision Enterprises, 500 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY

01/15/2026

We had an amazing day wandering the Lamberton Conservatory, exploring beautiful seasonal displays and discovering unique plants like epiphytes, succulents, and euphorbia. Button quail and tortoises were a delight to watch, and the mild weather made the courtyard gardens and water features even more enjoyable. Don’t miss the spring tulip and daffodil displays and be sure to support the greenhouse’s preservation efforts! Special thanks to landscape architects like Frederick Olmsted for these incredible parks. Upcoming events include maple syrup making in February and an after-hours night at the Strong Museum in March—register soon!









Photo descriptions:
1: Plaque detailing Alexander Lamberton's impact on Upstate New York conservation.
2: Tactile explorer feeling a bearded cactus.
3: Tactile explorer feeling a unique houseplant.
4: A family sitting on a bench inside a gazebo made of tree roots.
5: A sibling getting close to a button quail to take a picture.
6: A young blind girl standing next to an orchid plant.
7: A sibling who stopped to look closely at a tortoise walking on the path.
8: A mother and daughter hunched over a large slice of tree trunk to explore the 200 years of rings and historical timeline.
9: A mother guiding her blind child to carefully touch a cactus.
10: A sibling squatting by the water feature to watch the fish swim.
11: A youth who is holding a white cane with one hand reaching up to touch a palm leaf.

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