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.
Access to technology for visually impaired expanded thanks to Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology
The following is great information from the Lighthouse International Advocacy Team regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The team recently sent out this letter:
V.I.P. receives proceeds from Belk charity sale
Visually Impaired People, Inc. was on the receiving end from a charity sale at the Belk store in Selma, Ala.
The store has this sale two times a year to help fund local charities. V.I.P. has been participating in the sale for several years.
V.I.P. appreciates them for believing in its mission of serving the visually impaired, said William Bowman, CEO.
Bowman motivates and encourages Selma High Football team
William Bowman, V.I.P. CEO, returned to Selma High School to speak to the football team about his ABC philosophy to success in the classroom and on the field. The 20-minute presentation was designed to inspire and motivate the team to win.
Walgreens' worker assists V.I.P.
V.I.P. gives the customer service award to Brian Harris at the Walgreens in Selma. Brian assists the group with its photo selections for local awards. He ensures the photos are done on time so that V.I.P. is able to distribute them in a timely fashion. He is good to work with and is eager to please customers with special needs.
Rehab staff goes the extra mile
V.I.P. honors physical therapist Phillip Whatley of Rehab Associates in Selma for his work in helping people get back to work and live more independent lives. Phillip goes the extra mile to motivate and rehabilitate his patients. He genuinely cares about people. He really pushes towards a goal and his staff including Eric and Carla makes sure you stay on track.
Dollar General worker cares about her V.I.P.'s
V.I.P. honors Marranda Smith at the Dollar General store located on Dallas Avenue in Selma. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to assist visually impaired customers. She has a good heart for helping people. She knows her customers and cares about their needs.
Moore Stewart Honda makes Alabama accessible to V.I.P.'s
William Bowman, V.I.P. CEO, meets with Jon Moore, owner of Moore Stewart Honda in Selma to discuss how a visually impaired customer can buy a new truck.
Moore makes it easy to make the purchase. Bowman has leased three vehicles from the local Honda store and has been satisfied with the service. Bowman says the store will even bring the vehicle to you.
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