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.
Dallas County Probate Judge declares January as Glaucoma Awareness Month
Dallas County Probate Judge Kim Ballard signs a proclamation making it Glaucoma Awareness Month in Dallas County.
Ballard said, "I am proud to help William and V.I.P. I believe in their mission of educating the sight impaired about keeping their vision. I have learned a lot form V.I.P. since I have been on the Commission about healthy vision and the needs of the visually impaired."
Visually Impaired People, Inc recommends Verizon Wireless phones
I personally believe Verizon has cell phones that are accessible for the visually impaired. I have researched all companies and while some of them come close, Verizon is still the best and the most reasonable.
Visually Impaired People, Inc promotes glaucoma awareness throughout January
William Bowman, pictured with Dr. Brendan Wyatt of Wyatt Kirkpatrick Eye Associates in Selma, is having his eyes checked for glaucoma during a routine eye exam.
Each January, Visually Impaired People, Inc. promotes early detection. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Eye exams can prevent blindness if detected early, according to Dr. Wyatt.
Walmart assistant manager goes the extra mile
Karen Woodruff, an assistant manager at the Ann Street Walmart in Montgomery, was recently recognized by Visually Impaired People, Inc.
Woodruff and V.I.P. CEO William Bowman met while he was looking for someone to help him shop. She asked if she could help and the two become fast friends.
Red Lobster workers honored

Red Lobster employees provide good service to the disabled and sight-impaired in Montgomery. William is pictured with the manager Rachel Thompson and staff members Shandis and Trisha. They are all kind-hearted and deserves recognition for helping customers with special needs. They assist customers by reading the menu and making recommendations.
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