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Eliminating barriers to independence for people with vision loss

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Upcoming Events

Crazy Bingo Fundraiser

When: Wednesdays quarterly – 9/13/23 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Where: via Conference Call (our system will call the number provided at registration)

Cost: $20 Donation to Play

Must use bingo cards specifically from this event, which will be mailed upon receipt of registration. No other bingo cards are eligible to win. Must register by one week in advance to get a paper card; otherwise a digital card will be sent.

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White Cane Day events

White Cane Day events 2023

In honor of National White Cane Day, join New Vision for a week of activities to champion for the full participation of blind Americans in our community.

October 12  White Cane Walk, Clermont

10 a.m. at AdventHealth Healthpark, 1919 E. Hwy 50, Clermont

Walking/traveling approx. 1/2 mile (mobility training NOT provided)

October 13  White Cane Walk, The Villages

10 a.m. at Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages

Walking/traveling up to 1/2 mile (mobility training NOT provided)

Sponsored by The Villages VIP Support Group

October 16  Close Your Eyes, Leesburg

10 a.m. at the Leesburg Public Library

Blindfolded, experiential activities, walking/traveling up to 1/2 mile (mobility training NOT provided)

Sponsored by Beacon College

October 17  New Vision Support Group

1:30 p.m. via Dialpad Meetings 352-247-7838

Discussion: “America’s Blind Spot: What’s Preventing Us from Including Those Who Are Blind in the Sighted World?”

October 19  TableTalk, Mount Dora

11 a.m. at New Vision’s office, 4072 United Ave., Mount Dora

Discussion: “America’s Blind Spot: What’s Preventing Us from Including Those Who Are Blind in the Sighted World?” (ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE)

Join me at the table! Table Talk
Take a seat. Make a change. October 19, 2023
Central Florida Foundation

Click here to RSVP for a White Cane Day event


Eye Opener Tours

Join us for an experiential tour of New Vision to help those without vision loss better understand the need for rehabilitation services in our community.

WHEN: all tours are booked for 2023, but if you’d like to schedule a private/additional tour, contact Mykal at mseaton@newvisionfl.org

WHERE: New Vision’s office, 4072 United Ave., Mount Dora

Click here to RSVP to an upcoming tour


Save the Date 2023 Annual Luncheon

WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023 11:30-1

WHERE: Tavares Civic Center

COST: $30 per person, or $200 for a table of 8

Tickets go on sale October 1!


Dining in the Dark

Dining in the Dark

Dining in the Dark is back, in-person! Experience food, drink and conversation in a new way: in this unique dining experience, you will eat dinner in darkness. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, as part of a training exercise, will serve you wearing night vision goggles. The annual Dining in the Dark fundraiser event for New Vision for Independence will showcase that blindness does not have to be a barrier to independence.

When: February 29, 2024, 6 p.m.

Where: Venetian Center, Leesburg

Tickets go on sale October 1!

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Event Photos

Photos of many of New Vision’s events are posted on the New Vision Facebook page.

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