Sights for Hope’s Reputation for Excellence Reinforced by Newest Evaluations

By Sights for Hope Team |
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Sights for Hope’s newest evaluation results reinforce its reputation for excellence in enriching the lives of people challenged with vision loss.

In surveys conducted from July 2024 to June 2025, 98% of participating clients improved their ability to conduct daily activities; more than 96% had better access to food, medical care, and other essential resources; more than 99% improved use of their existing eyesight; and 95% gained greater acceptance of their circumstances.

These figures were reflected consistently throughout Sights for Hope’s service area – which includes Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and Monroe County. Surveys conducted two years prior yielded nearly identical figures. Additional data is available at SightsforHope.org/Results.

“These outstanding results speak directly to how we define the success of our services for people with visual impairments and blindness,” said Dennis Zehner, Executive Director and CEO of Sights for Hope. “Through our efforts to strengthen skills, bolster confidence, deliver supports, and champion solutions, they are empowered to build the healthy, capable, and fulfilled lives that every person deserves.”

Sights for Hope also has established itself as one of as one of the most prolific and effective members of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB), generating about 10% of PAB-funded services during the association’s 2024 program year.

Sights for Hope empowers people to overcome the challenges of vision loss and promotes healthy eyesight throughout Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and Monroe County. Sights for Hope educates people with limited or no vision about adaptive skills, improves their access to essential services, boosts their confidence and emotional well-being, and helps them obtain assistive devices. Sights for Hope also connects pre-kindergarten children to eye care and teaches people how to keep their eyes strong and safe. Founded in 1928, Sights for Hope is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind (PAB) and the national VisionServe Alliance.

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