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.
Selma Subway store recognized
Ashley Turk receives the customer service award at the Subway in Selma on behalf of the entire store for providing a friendly atmosphere and good food. This story is located on Highland Avenue in Selma, Alabama.
Black Belt Community Foundation honored
Visually Impaired People, Inc. honors the Black Belt Community Foundation for supporting programs with grants that assist people with special needs. Pictured with V.I.P. CEO William Bowman is Erica Crenshaw.
Arts Music employees recognized
Neil William and Brendon at Arts Music in Montgomery, Alabama received the VIP Customer Service Award for assisting the visually impaired. They help customers find instruments and encourage them to take up music as a hobby. They also have a hand in teaching music.
V.I.P. honors St. James Hotel Employee
Visually Impaired People, Inc. honored Kim Shelton at the St. James Hotel in Selma for outstanding customer service. Kim is a waitress at the hotel restaurant and takes her time with helping customers.
V.I.P. CEO William Bowman says that Kim helps him read the menu and place his order. Bowman enjoyed the food and the good service.
Bowman meets University of Alabama great Bobby Humphrey
William Bowman, VIP CEO, recently had the opportunity to meet University of Alabama great Bobby Humphrey when he visited Selma.
Humphrey spoke at the Quarterback Club. His message was "getting better everyday at what you do". His message was very positive and motivational.
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.
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