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10/15/2026

A white cane is a tool for independence, confidence, and connection.

October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, also recognized as Blind Americans Equality Day. Today, we celebrate the contributions of people who are blind or have low vision and reaffirm their right to equal access and opportunity in every part of community life.

We all have a role in creating a welcoming, accessible community. A simple place to start: ask before offering assistance, respect the person’s answer, and never grab someone or their cane.

At Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, we’re proud to support independence and possibility, today and every day.



Visual description: A smiling girl in a sunflower T-shirt sits behind a table with a white cane resting across it. Above her, white text on purple reads “Celebrating independence,” with White Cane Safety Day, Blind Americans Equality Day, and October 15. The Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania logo and website appear below.

10/13/2026

A new vision diagnosis can bring a lot of questions. Finding support shouldn’t be one of them. 💜

For more than a century, Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania has helped people navigate vision loss, maintain independence, and access meaningful employment.

Thank you to Central Penn Business Journal for sharing our story and highlighting how our vision services and VR Business Services work together to support our community.

Whether you’re looking for resources for yourself or someone you love, we invite you to learn more about what’s possible.

Read our story:

Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania continues its mission to empower visually impaired individuals through services and employment opportunities.

10/08/2026

Small dots. Handy helpers. 🟠

Finding the right button on a microwave or washing machine can be easier with a little something you can feel.

Bump dots are raised, adhesive markers that help people who are blind or have low vision identify buttons, settings, and other everyday items by touch.

They’re just one of the practical tools available in our Necessities Store at Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. Our team can help you explore options that fit your daily routine.

What’s one everyday item you’d find helpful to mark?

Visual description: A display card shows six orange, black, and clear bump dots in different sizes. The VROCP logo appears in purple and black at the lower right.

10/06/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! At Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, employment means opportunities to build confidence, develop skills, and gain greater independence.

Through VR Business Services, individuals with disabilities contribute to high-quality commercial services while building rewarding careers in supportive workplaces.

Opportunities may include custodial services, commercial floor care, production and assembly, and photo ID services. Part-time and full-time positions may be available in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry counties.

Message us or call 717-238-2531 to learn more about employment opportunities!



Visual description: A graphic headed “Creating jobs. Building opportunity.” recognizes October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Three photos show employees assembling pens, a smiling photo ID technician at her workstation, and an employee operating a binding machine. The Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania logo appears at the bottom beside “Employment information: Message us or call 717-238-2531.”

10/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating our 2025–2026 Volunteers of the Year, Diane Boyd and Johnathan!

Diane’s dedication to our MOVEMENT group and events, and Johnathan’s service as a board member through fundraising and committee work, make a lasting difference for Vision Resources and those we serve.

We were delighted to present Diane with her award! Johnathan is away on business, and we look forward to celebrating him when he returns.

Thank you both for sharing your time, talents, and heart with Vision Resources!

Visual description: Cheryl Cuddy, left, and Diane Boyd, right, smile together in front of a wood-paneled wall of The Hut. Diane wears a purple blouse and holds a clear award engraved with her name and “Volunteer of the Year.”

09/29/2026

As National Guide Dog Month comes to a close, here’s a quick distinction: a guide dog is a service dog trained to help a person who is blind or has low vision navigate. Other service dogs may be trained for different disability-related tasks.

When you meet a working dog, give the team room. Please don’t pet, call to, or feed the dog, and keep your own dog at a respectful distance. If you’d like to help, speak to the handler and ask first.

Thank you for helping guide dog teams travel safely and confidently! 🐾

Visual description: A black guide dog wearing a brown harness stands in sharp focus indoors. Its handler holds the leash in the softly blurred background.

09/21/2026

Our Fall Newsletter has arrived, and it’s filled with exciting updates, community highlights, and upcoming events from Vision Resources! 🍂

In this issue, celebrate our most successful Vision Bowl tournament to date, learn about our Evening in the Shadows event coming November 5, and see how we supported local families through children’s vision screenings and community outreach. You’ll also find highlights from Summer Camp, updates from our Audio Services Stream and VR Business Services, and introductions to new members of the Vision Resources family.

We’re excited to share this season’s newsletter with you! If you’d like to receive future editions, sign up on our website at [www.vrocp.org](http://www.vrocp.org).



Visual description: The five-page Fall 2026 Vision Resources newsletter features a fall-themed cover and photos from Vision Bowl, Evening in the Shadows, Summer Camp, children’s vision screenings, community outreach events, staff visits, and VR Business Services.

09/18/2026

A Screening That Made a Difference 👓

This week, our Director of Services, Treassa Strawn, was at Bartos Child & Family Center providing free vision screenings when she had a special full-circle moment.

She screened a 4-year-old boy wearing glasses and recognized him from last year.

At age 3, his screening identified astigmatism and resulted in a referral. His family followed up with an eye doctor, and one year later, he returned wearing the glasses he needed.

This is why vision screenings matter. A few minutes can help identify a vision problem early and make a lasting difference.

This week, we got to see that difference firsthand. 💜

09/16/2026

Our volunteers truly are our Guiding Lights. 💜

We recently gathered for our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon to celebrate some of the incredible people who give their time, talents, and hearts to Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. We are so grateful for everything our volunteers do to support our organization and the people we serve.

Thank you for helping us light the way.

And for a little bonus fun… can you spot our CFO Andrea making a cameo in the background? 👀😂

Visual description: VROCP volunteers and staff gather on and around a staircase, smiling and waving at the camera during the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. CFO Andrea walks along the upper level in the background.

09/14/2026

We were so grateful to welcome volunteers from Highmark for United Way of the Capital Region’s Day of Caring on Friday! 💜

Our volunteers spent the day helping us tackle a big project: sorting, cataloging and photographing donated artwork for Vision Resources. Their time and teamwork helped us accomplish in one day what would have taken our staff much longer to complete.

Thank you for showing up, pitching in and making a difference in our community. This is what Day of Caring is all about!

Visual description: VROCP CEO Cheryl Cuddy, wearing a white shirt, poses with six Highmark volunteers on a staircase during United Way’s Day of Caring. The volunteers are wearing red “United is the Way” shirts.