February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to recognize the obstacles and achievements of people living with vision loss. Individuals with low or no vision show that visual impairment does not limit their capacity to succeed personally or professionally, inspiring an inclusive community.
In Omaha, approximately 15,000 youth and adults experience significant vision loss. Outlook Enrichment (outlooken.org) provides a variety of services tailored to meet the personal needs of individuals with low or no vision, helping them live independently, confidently engage in their communities and continue doing the things they love.
One activity kids and teens love is overnight camp! Outlook Enrichment is re-introducing its Outlook Explorers: Journey Beyond Sight Camp for youth and teens ages 9-19 who are blind or have low vision. It’s a six-day overnight experience held at UNO July 19-24. This camp will give youth the unique opportunity to be with peers who face the same challenges and for many participants, it could their first time being independent overnight. They will gain confidence in a supportive, safe and fully accessible environment.
Campers will participate in adaptive sports, outdoor activities, arts and cultural experiences, technology skill-building and recreational outings led by trained staff and volunteers. Deadline to register campers is March 9, 2026; application information here: outlooken.org/event/outlook-explorers-journey-beyond-sight-camp. Volunteers also are needed and can apply at the same link.
Through year-round programs and transformative experiences like Outlook Explorers, Outlook Enrichment creates opportunities for people of all ages with vision loss to achieve personal and professional growth in an inclusive community.
Visit outlooken.org to learn more.