Resources for Opportunity, Access and Resilience
Lions ROAR
Empowering people with vision loss to acquire the tools that support their independence and success.
The ROAR Fund
Our ROAR Fund is an extension of our mission, providing eligible employees up to $250 annually to purchase adaptive technology or personal tools that support their independence and productivity.
Since its inception, ROAR has enabled dozens of employees to acquire customized tools such as Ray-Ban smart glasses, health monitoring devices, long white canes, digital magnifiers, and accessible household tools.
Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Health Monitors
Long White Canes
Digital Magnifiers
Accessible Household Tools
Part of a Wraparound Strategy
The program complements our broader ecosystem of support. This integrated model ensures that the ROAR Fund is not a standalone effort, but part of a wraparound strategy designed to remove barriers and promote long-term success.
Lions DENN
Digital Equity Navigation Network — assistive technology training and digital access.
LionsHEART
Health Equity & Accessible Resource Training — adaptive health monitoring.
LionsCARE
Accessibility, health equity, and workforce development initiatives.
Anticipated Outcomes
Through the ROAR Fund, we anticipate continued and measurable outcomes that include:
Increased Independence
For blind and visually impaired employees in both work and daily life.
Improved Job Retention and Satisfaction
By equipping employees with tools tailored to their specific functional needs.
Greater Engagement in Personal Health and Mobility
With more employees adopting tools that enhance safety and well-being.
Enhanced Integration with Digital Training Programs
Such as JAWS and ZoomText instruction through the Lions DENN.
From Our Employees
"Hi, I'm Cassidy Hooper, an employee at Lions Services. I recently had the opportunity to try out the new META Ray-Ban smart glasses, and it's been an incredible experience. For someone with vision loss like me, the built-in speakers and voice control have made everyday tasks easier, from listening to music to making hands-free calls. I'm excited about the potential of this technology to offer more accessibility features in the future, and I can't wait to see how it evolves to further support people in the blind and low vision community."
Help Us Expand the ROAR Fund
Every dollar helps a person with vision loss access the tools they need to work, live, and thrive independently.