Vision Expo
About the Vision Expo
What to Expect
The Blind Service Chicago Vision Expo is a dynamic day of connection, discovery, and community for individuals who are blind or low vision, family members, and professionals. Explore the latest adaptive technology, community resources, and services designed to promote independence.
Enjoy engaging presentations, interactive discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitor tables, complimentary refreshments, giveaways, and more. All of this happens in a welcoming and energetic environment that brings the community together!
Event Details
Join Blind Service Chicago on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina in Chicago for a welcoming day of connection, community, and discovery.
2025 Sponsors
We cannot do this work alone! Thank you to the 2025 Blind Service Chicago Vision Expo sponsors:
Silver Sponsors
- Blind Institute of Technology
- The Foundation Fighting Blindness
- Illinois ABLE
- Innovative Vision Products
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Blind Institute of Technology
The Foundation Fighting Blindness
Illinois ABLE
Innovative Vision Products, Inc.
Regain independence with assistive technology.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Your leading resource about Non-24, why it affects the visually impaired and why it causes sleep struggles.
Bronze Sponsors
- AIRA
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Computers for the Blind
- En-Vision America
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
AIRA
Chicago Transit Authority
Computers for the Blind
En-Vision America
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Past Guest Speakers
Nic Logan and Geneva Morris, Lead Trainers, Chicago Board of Elections
Independent Voting: A Demonstration from the Chicago Board of Elections.
Norbert Rum, Accessibility Specialist, Americaneagle.com
Building Connections: How /r/blind Benefits the Visually Impaired Community and Accessibility.
Ian Essling, Coach – Chicago Blind Hockey
An Introduction to the Chicago Blind Hockey Team.