People who are blind or low vision experience discrimination and a range of structural and systemic barriers holding them back from achieving fulfilling work, well-being, and prosperity in today’s rapidly changing economy. A lack of inclusion and accessibility in our community forces this group of talented but often ignored individuals to rely heavily on over-stretched and resource-limited educators and service providers. In turn, these resource providers and educators face an uphill battle in equipping today’s BVI youth and adults to enter or re-enter the workforce and achieve their full potential in the decades to come.

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To ensure that our BVI colleagues aren't left behind, but rather placed in a position to thrive, these educators and service providers need to maximize limited resources by making data-informed decisions. This data-driven approach will lead social entrepreneurs to develop innovative, evidence-based programs for the visually impaired community. Policymakers will be armed with the information needed to create tailored, equitable disability policies based on data analysis designed to improve access to available opportunities.

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Polaris enriches the data available to difference makers and equips them with the tools to fulfill their unique purposes in serving others. By empowering those who are already creating change in the world around them, we are deepening impact instead of creating our own.