V.I.P. stands for visually impaired people who are VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE. We want to provide low vision community education, assistive technology, support and mentoring.
White Cane Day Walk a Success
VIP Organization would like to thank everyone that participated in our White Cane Day Walk in Selma last month.
It was designed to be a day of unity to bring the sighted and sighted community leaders together with the visually impaired community.
Event sponsors included:
The V.I.P. Organization Inc.
Primary Eyecare Center. Dr. Kristina Lovinggood, OD.
Preferred Eye Care, Dr. Ashley Williams, OD.
Carter Drug Co.
The St. James Hotel of Selma, Alabama
Alabama News Network
Photos by Randy Williams, Selma Post Herald
VIDEO: William Bowman talks about VIP
William Bowman, founder of VIP (visually impaired people) nonprofit, speaks to the Selma Sun's Todd Prater about work to help those who are visually impaired in this edition of Center Stage.
White Cane Day Walk to be held in Selma on Oct. 14th
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V.I.P. Visually Impaired People Organization, Inc. of Selma, Alabama to hold a national day for “the white cane.” Nationally known as “White Cane Day!”
Transforming Dreams into Reality Walkathon
The National Federation of the Blind is the civil rights transformative organization for blind Americans. It is constantly dispelling myths surrounding what it means to be a blind person. Blindness is only, one of many varied characteristics.
White Cane Day set for Oct. 15 in Birmingham
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The 10th anniversary celebration of White Cane Day will be held in Birmingham at the Alys Stephens Center on October 15th.
To register for the event: https://www.wcdal.org/
VIDEO: “V.I.P.” Interview With Founder William Bowman on Transportation Issues for the Visually Impaired
Those who are visually impaired have to overcome many challenges, for example finding a way to get transportation. Thankfully in our area, there are people that can help. William Bowman has an organization, “Visually Impaired People” (V.I.P) that provides assistance for everyday tasks.
What We Offer
1) Low vision community educational programs, conferences and assistive technology demonstrations and expos
2) Support groups, mentoring and advocacy
3) Site and Structural modifications for churches, businesses, etc. for public access
4) Consultations for the visually impaired and low vision evaluations on assistive technology for the visually impaired
5) We provide information and referrals for magnification devices
6) Customer service training and workshops to better acommodate the visually impaired customer