Stories
Bosma's employment and training programs have elevated hundreds of lives. Each day, we work to deliver opportunities to people who are blind or visually impaired, bringing hope and independence to so many. Here are just a few stories about Bosma's impact in the community.
Dan's Story
Dan is a former student in the Student Training and Employment Program and is now working towards his associates degree.
Rhonda's Story
Bosma helped Rhonda navigate her blindness with confidence and gave her the opportunity to have a successful career.
Chris' Story
Chris received the terrifying words, "You are going blind." He didn't know what he would do. He didn't know how he would care for his family. He didn't know how he would continue his career.
Mark's Story
Diagnosed with a rare degenerative eye disease as a teenager, Mark spent his young adult years wondering what a life without vision was going to look like.
Ory's Story
Ory was 30 when he woke up feeling a little off, and then passed out. The next thing he knew, he was in ICU and woke up totally blind.
Doris' Story
When Doris went to the doctor with concerns about her vision, her worst fears were confirmed – she was diagnosed with early-stage macular degeneration.
Joel's Story
Joel is a graduate of Bosma’s Rehabilitation and Business Enterprise Programs and new business owner of Vision 2.0 Vending.
Linda's Story
Linda has genetic-grade glaucoma with no sight in her right eye and diminishing sight in the left, yet she sees the world so clearly.
Caleb's Story
At age 21, Caleb's vision started to decline quickly. He had to make some life decisions, knowing some of his life goals.