A Clearer Way to Learn

Joey writes notes to include with the iPads we provide.

In just one year, a young student’s vision dropped from 20/40 to 20/400.

What was once manageable quickly became overwhelming. Reading assignments. Classwork. Everyday tasks. His world was changing fast—and his ability to keep up in school was slipping away.

His family did everything they could to support him.
They enlarged printouts, used thick black markers, and borrowed a CCTV from his father’s workplace. But even with these tools, it wasn’t enough. Reading became a burden. Homework took too long. And learning began to feel frustrating instead of exciting.

They started taking photos of his assignments on their phone just so he could zoom in and read them.
It worked—for a while. But what this student really needed was a better solution. One designed for accessibility. One that could grow with him.

That’s when Vision Nonprofit stepped in.

Thanks to your support, we were able to send him an iPad to support his learning. With tools like Speak Screen, VoiceOver, and Zoom, he can now access his schoolwork with more independence and confidence. He’s learning how to use technology to magnify, listen, and engage with the material—on his own terms.

But this iPad came with something even more meaningful: a personal message from Joey.

“I hope this iPad helps you a lot!” Joey wrote. “I am so happy that I can give iPads to kids like you.”
Joey, who also has low vision, knows just how powerful these tools can be.

This is what your donations make possible.
They don’t just provide technology—they bring connection, encouragement, and renewed possibility. From one child to another. From one family to the next.

You can help make the next story like this happen.
Every gift matters. Every iPad makes a difference. Every act of support helps a child feel seen.

Donate today to help more children like this one thrive.

eric hintz
Eric Hintz is a design focused experienced shooter, producer, director, and editor passionate about life and culture. Eric currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his awesome wife Jillian and rambunctious puppy Corbin. In 2005, Eric graduated from the College Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Electronic Media. During his academic career he was a Production Assistant for the Electronic Media Division where he assisted professors and students with media related issues, productions, and technologies. While also working for the UC Presentation Services and Technologies Group assisting in field production and support of streaming media events. In 2004 Eric was selected as the sole recipient for a one year student exchange program, sponsored by Procter & Gamble, that recognized a UC Electronic Media major who exhibited a strong interest in global media industries. The program consisted of a 6 month study at the Ludwig-Maximillians University as well as an internship at Bayerischer Rundfunk, a public broadcasting company, in Munich, Germany. Eric has also worked on, filmed, produced and edited various projects including independent films, music videos, commercials, sporting events, and corporate videos. He just wrapped up a behind the scenes promo piece for 513{eats} and a music video for Switchblade Scarlett - Check out the Recent Work section for more. An important aspect of his life includes family and friends. He also enjoys photography, graphic design, reading, cooking and travel.
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