Outlook Nebraska Unveils Expanded Facility

Outlook Nebraska (outlooknebraska.org) recently celebrated the expansion of its facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The expansion extends the reach of Outlook Nebraska’s services and programs by enabling it to employ more people impacted by vision loss, tripling its capacity to provide advanced technology training and dedicating nine times more space for enrichment programs and community engagement.

The new space was unveiled to a crowd of business and community leaders, including State Senator and Outlook Board Member Merv Riepe, Mayor David Black of Papillion, Mayor Don Groesser of Ralston, Mayor Jim Realph of Blair, and Jim Kesteloot, Chairperson, U.S. AbilityOne Commission. Generous supporters of the organization, including Dorothy Pflug of the Ethel S. Abbott Foundation and representatives from the Omaha Community Foundation, were also present.

The expansion added over 5,200 square feet to Outlook’s community and training spaces. This allows Outlook Nebraska to accommodate large groups for educational programs that increase awareness of the capabilities of the blind and the availability of adaptive technology among community and business leaders.

The public is invited to see Outlook’s new space on Friday, October 13 between noon and 6 p.m. during an open house. Those experiencing vision loss will be able to learn more about programs offered. Visually impaired individuals looking for employment will be able to meet Outlook Nebraska associates and learn about its adaptive workplace and inclusive culture.