The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

10/19/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month!

Learn more about the white cane from Perkins School for the Blind

10/18/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month

Last year, we installed our Ohio Historical Marker!

Watch our ceremony!
https://youtu.be/8R3N1-5BdVQ?si=H3L-lZTd50GbLOro

ID: two women talking at a microphone.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio c...

10/17/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month!

Learn more about Tom Whitaker and his various guide dogs over the years.

https://youtu.be/1vKVZj572fg?si=1C3oB1lvf9xc-c2i

ID: A picture of Tom and his boxer guide dog.

Episode 15: Tom WhitakerTom was a fixture in Downtown Toledo for ...

10/16/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month, a time to build understanding and highlight the realities of living with vision loss.

“What do you actually see?” This is one of the most common questions asked of people with a vision impairment. To help answer it and bridge the gap of understanding, we created The Sight Center Vision Impairment Simulator.
You can better understand how different eye conditions affect daily sight by trying it yourself.

https://sightcentertoledo.org/.../vision-impairment.../
ID: Image of a smiling woman and the same image as seen through a low vision filter.

Vision Impairment Simulator “What do you actually see?” This is one of the most common questions asked of people with a vision impairment. That’s why we’ve created The Sight Center Vision Impairment Simulator.   The Simulator depicts several of the most common vision impairments, including ...

10/15/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month, and today, October 15, is White Cane Awareness Day.

White Cane Awareness Day is observed annually on October 15 to recognize the independence, confidence, and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. Its roots date back to 1964, when President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the first White Cane Safety Day. The white cane became a widely recognized symbol of independence and a practical mobility tool, helping people who are blind navigate their surroundings safely. Today, the observance also raises awareness about the rights of people with vision loss and reminds the public of the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and respect.

Learn More: https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day
ID: Lower image of a person's legs and feet and the bottom section of a white cane.

10/14/2026

Learn more about the Snow Angels program.

Hi Friends!
Soon, winter will be upon us, and if you or someone you know may need help shoveling their drive/walkway, sign up for the City of Toledo Snow Angels Shoveling Program! Applications close November 26th!
https://hubs.li/Q04zRHnW0

You can also become a snow angel volunteer; click the link above!

10/13/2026

Did you hear The Sight Center has a new podcast?

Available on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Spotify, and now iHeartRadio

Happy Blindness Awareness Month!
Today, we’re excited to launch our new podcast, Life Beyond Sight! This podcast explores what it means to live life to its fullest with vision loss, sharing stories, perspectives, and conversations that challenge assumptions about what’s possible.
Life Beyond Sight is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and iHeartRadio (coming soon).
Check it out today and join us as we explore life beyond sight.
https://sightcentertoledo.org/life-beyond-sight-podcast/
ID: Text- Life Beyond Sight rests in the middle of a set of headphones

10/11/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month

Learn more about the Low Vision Coalition of Allen County.
ID: Picture of people posing at a camp shelter.

100 Glimpses Episode 66: Satellite ClinicsProgram Director Dani ...

10/10/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Monte!!

Monte serves as one of our drivers. His humor and sense of care are always appreciated.

Learn more about Monte and the rest of our staff: https://sightcentertoledo.org/about-us/meet-our-team/

ID: Happy Work Anniversary, Monte Martin. Sight Center logo.

10/09/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month!

What is Audio Description? Learn more about how this art form can make media more accessible for people with vision loss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6xrjiNBL3w

ID: A woman sits in front of a laptop and a microphone.

Audio Description improves access to video content for sight-impair...