BioForward will provide personal protection equipment to Madison-area organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities and seniors, the organization announced recently.

“The vulnerable people these organizations assist are at risk for the COVID-19 virus, which makes staff in their homes vulnerable to infection as well,” BioForward CEO Lisa Johnson said in a statement. “We are honored to be a part of Wisconsin’s biohealth industry and are committed to being a part of the community response that is called for during these unprecedented times.”

According to a release, BioForward will distribute more than 1,100 pieces of protective eyewear and 7,000 pairs of gloves through Friday to Dreamweavers, Inc., REM Wisconsin, Options in Community Living, Inc., Comfort Care 4U, Create-Ability, Inc., Rise Up, Community Living Connections and Catholic Charities.

BioForward worked with The Center for Patient Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin to help facilitate the donation.