Education

One Device, Big Difference

Vision Nonprofit Unlocks Potential in Local Low Vision Children Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Len Kaltman When West Chester couple Eric and Jillian Hintz first learned their son Joey had low vision caused by congenital nystagmus, their world shifted, but so did their purpose. They saw firsthand how the right tools could change everything—how technology could help Joey not just adapt but thrive. Fueled by love and a fierce determination to clear a path for their son, the Hintzes turned...

Life + Culture

Tail-Wagging Approval

Brewhaus Bakes with Purpose Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Cara Jonas Photography Peanut butter? Check. Dough mixed in the 60-quart commercial mixer? Check. Locally sourced eggs, donated craft beer grains and a no-junk promise? Triple check. At Brewhaus Bakery and Dog Bones in Cincinnati, every batch of dog treats begins with care—from premium, all-natural ingredients to a purpose-driven workspace where employees with disabilities find pride in every biscuit. What started as Lisa...

Education

Springboard to Success

Springer School and Center is a Game Changer for Students with ADHD + Learning Disabilities Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Amanda Lippert Photography By the time Molly and Erick Blenk contacted Springer Diagnostic Center, they already suspected that their daughter Fiona had dyslexia. The tipping point was when they saw their eight-year-old’s confidence taking a nosedive. With a short six weeks of help at the Center, Fiona had a diagnosis, a personalized action plan, a team of...

Education

Student Safety

Local Dad + Security Expert Invents a Low-Profile Protective Barrier Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman + Provided As we send children back to school, safety is top of mind for many. Local parent Michael Rush took his thoughts about security to the next level, using his experience to invent a practical device that protects children in classrooms. Wingshield acts as a functional whiteboard for daily use and an impenetrable doorblock in case of emergency. “I was a federal...