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.
We'll miss you Mark
V.I.P. Organization, Inc. and I would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Mark Mason.
In 1998, he was the first person I worked with when starting this organization. We had many conversations and he always encouraged me. He gave professional advice and support. He will always be my friend.
National White Cane Awareness Day
Auburn University, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, will host White Cane Awareness Day events on October 15, 2021 and February 19, 2022.
Charlie Gunn named 'Blind Person of the Year'
Congratulations to Charlie Gunn! He is V.I.P. Organization Inc.'s "Blind Person of the Year".
Gunn was awarded a $100 check from V.I.P.'S C.E.O. William Bowman and a $30 gift card from Golden Ranch to eat dinner.
Gunn says, "I am honored to win the award. I thank GOD for it. I am glad to have literally bumped into Mr. Bowman in Walmart Selma."
VIDEO: Accessible prescription labels
Imagine if you can’t see to read your prescription labels. The dangers of dosage mistakes can lead to illness, hospitalization or even death. Many individuals who are blind, visually impaired or print impaired do not realize that thousands of participating pharmacies throughout the U.S. and Canada offer FREE accessible prescription labels.
Free glaucoma eye screenings a success in Selma
A special thanks to Dr. Kristina Lovinggood and Primary Eyecare center for helping me promote National Glaucoma Awareness Month for January.
Thanks to Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn and Vivian Rogers for coming to bring us a proclamation for the month on behalf of the Dallas County Commission. Thank you also to Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. for his proclamation from the City of Selma, Ala.
Video: Importance of taking care of your eyes
VIP CEO William Bowman speaks to Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew about tomorrow's free glaucoma screening clinic in Selma, Ala. and the importance of taking care of your eyes.
Glaucoma symptoms, causes and treatment
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve.
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