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.
V.I.P. to host Low Vision Awareness Day
The Visually Impaired People Organization, INC of Selma, Alabama will host a low vision awareness day on June 8, 2018 at the Dallas County Health Department in the community room. The health department is located at 100 Samuel O Moseley drive in Selma.
The purpose of the event will bring low vision technology vendors and host consumers who need the technology, together under one roof.
Longtime Selma physician retires
After 46 years, Dr. Julian P. Howell Jr. of Selma has retired. VIP honored him for all his years of service and recognized him for serving people with special needs. He is the founder of Selma Medical Associates. He listens to his patients and then treats them. He was a household name in the area. He is pictured with his nurse Marcia, alongside VIP CEO William Bowman.
Selma Times Journal staff members honored
VIP CEO William Bowman honors the Selma Times Journal staff for its customer service and for writing a story about glaucoma screenings. Onisha Blevins and Clara Gray both were recognized. VIP believes in thanking those who help support our cause. The staff does a great job serving the community.
New Generation Video Magnifier VD700
Take a look at the New Generation Video Magnifier VD700.
●Enhanced Vision, I-LOVIEW, Freedom Scientific.
FYI.
●7.0 “ HD 1024*600 Colorful LCD Screen
●Double Lens. 2 HD image quality ,1080P/30 (Far
focal),720P/60(Near focal)
●Touch Screen (optional)
●4.0MP High definition image
For more information, visit http://www.ivision-technology.com/en/.
Voting official speaks to VIP support group
Ed Packard, Administrator of Elections in the State of Alabama, spoke at the December VIP Support Group meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to explain voting rights for people with disabilities and visual impairments.
Free vision screening event a success in Selma
V.I.P. and Primary Eyecare Center of Selma, Alabama hosts a free vision screening for Glaucoma. In 2 hours 15 individuals were screened. Some of them were treated and will have t have a follow up visit. Due to elevated eye pressure.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and if no treated blindness can occur.
VIDEO: Free vision screenings offered for glaucoma awareness
VIP CEO William Bowman appears on Alabama News Network to discuss free vision screenings for glaucoma awareness.
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