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Marybeth standing with Michael Monteferrante, both smiling at the camera. — Meet Marybeth Clare Marybeth is an employee at our Envision Xpress Base Supply Center in Idaho, and is a 2023 NIB award winner.

Lori smiling in front of her machine. — Meet Lori Griffin-Harge Lori is an Envision Print employee of 25 years.

Jamal working at his desk. — Meet Jamal Russ Jamal began his Envision journey in manufacturing and is now a Contact Center Campaign Representative.

Johnson standing holding his white cane and smiling. — Meet Johnson Riungu Johnson relocated from Kenya, Africa and is an Envision Xpress employee.

Hashim standing against a wall smiling. — Meet Hashim Syed Hashim Syed's journey with Envision became a beacon of positivity and transformation in his life.

Charlotte wearing pink glasses with her hair styled in two pigtails, her face close up to the camera and she laughs while looking at the camera. — Meet Charlotte Charlotte attends the Envision Child Development Center.

Sandy smiling sitting at her desk. — Meet Sandy Wilkinson Sandy is blind and is an Envision employee of nine years.

Michael standing with Ray, both smiling for the camera. — Meet Michael Taylor Michael has been a patient of the Envision Vision Rehabilitation Center for two years.

Rich standing next to Level Up volunteer and Envision employee Andy, both are smiling at the camera as they hold their white canes. — Meet Rich Yamamoto Rich has been involved in Envision community programs since the age of three.

A collage of Therese at heather's camp, laughing and smiling for the camera, next to an image of Stella, wearing bunny ears as she smiles for a picture after participating in a blind egg hunt. — Meet Therese and Stella Therese and Stella both have Stargardt Disease.

Jenny sitting at a table at Envision Dallas bingo night and smiling. — Meet Jenny Wood Jenny is blind and works in our Interface Contact Center.

Laridda typing on a keyboard sitting at her desk, smiling brightly. — Meet Laridda Williams-Murphy Employment at Envision has presented Laridda with opportunities to learn and enhance her skills by working in three different Envision departments.

Lauren at graduation, standing with her two culinary teachers in her purple graduation cap and gown, with her degree and white cane in hand, smiling at the camera. — Meet Lauren Bush Overcoming obstacles, Lauren achieves her dream of becoming a chef.

Caleb and his running guide Greg on the track together running, a band holding their wrists together. — Caleb and Family Update Now 17, Caleb has been able to continue doing the things he loves and is thriving.

Meet Terese Goren Terese has worked at Envision in many different departments and has volunteered for many programs for over 20 years.

Caleb stands next to Ray Oddis and pretends to punch him in the face for a posed picture — Meet Caleb and Family They are our inspiration for what we do.

Gabby White at Envision Dallas with her "before" photo in the picture — Meet Gabby White She has exemplified tenacity and strength in her life challenges and endeavors.

Ed and Keela Alonzo working by each other in the sewing department at Envision Dallas — Meet Keela and Ed Alonzo They found employment and purpose at Envision Dallas.

Tomiyo stands in front of a brick wall in Gallery Alley in front of her geometric and colorful ceramic flower art piece — Meet Tomiyo Tajiri Tomiyo is a visually impaired artist.

Young girl wearing pink glasses and smiling — Meet Dallas Dallas attended the Envision Child Development Center.

Kyle Shaults smiling at his desk and computer in the Envision Workforce Innovation Center call center — Meet Kyle Shaults Read about Kyle's journey at Envision.

Meet Becky Smith and Karen Durham Becky and Karen received life-changing help through Envision.

Al Rodriguez demonstrating how to use a computer with an older male during assistive technology training — Meet Reymundo Anthony Reymundo has benefited from Envision Dallas services.

Mariela at the sewing machine at Envision Dallas — Meet Mariela Mendez Mariela is visually impaired and is an Envision Dallas employee.

A woman in a blue shirt sitting at a wooden desk smiling for a photo with paintings behind her — Meet Gretchen Howarth Gretchen is an Envision Arts participant.

Alison sitting at her former desk at the Envision Workforce Innovation Center — Meet Alison Roets Read about Alison's journey at Envision.

Jose Leal with his wife stand side by side and pictured on the right are their three children. — Meet the Leal Family Jose and his family are truly an inspiration to our whole Envision family.

At the EVRC, Dr Fletcher demonstrates a monitor magnifier for a client. — Meet Laura and Troy Laura and Troy were patients of the Envision Vision Rehabilitation Center.

Bert's orange key chain made out of macramé for Terese. — Meet Bert Smith Bert (blind and deaf) discovered a new world of technology

Regina performs with others at an outdoor concert. — Meet Regina Henderson Regina has worked at Envision for over 30 years.