VisionCorps opened its renovated Technology & Accessibility Center (TAC) on Aug. 24 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Lancaster County commissioners - chair Ray D'Agostino, Josh Parsons, and John Trescot - joined Dennis Steiner, VisionCorps president/CEO, to officially open the new facility. A public open house was held on Sept. 6.

The TAC is used for individual assessments of clients who are blind or have vision impairments. It includes areas set up as a kitchen, a living or family room, an office, and a technology display area.

Clients can also use the TAC to try low-vision solutions such as task lighting, cell phone options, magnifiers, TV remotes, stove and microwave operation, kitchen tool preparation, and white cane instruction. In addition, clients can learn about technology topics such as computer operation, software, apps, magnifiers, and some wearable technology solutions.

A $100,000 grant was used for the creation of the TAC. This funding was provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.

The TAC, located on the second floor of VisionCorps, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, is open by appointment. For more information, call VisionCorps at 717-205-4141.

VisionCorps is a nonprofit with a goal of empowering people who are blind or vision impaired to attain independence by providing them with the tools and training, including employment, to empower them.