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.
William Bowman participates in 2012 Alatech Assistive Technology Summit
Visually Impaired People Organization, Inc. was in Auburn to promote its work helping the visually impaired community find technology that fits their needs.
Restaurant cashiers recognized for outstanding customer service
While in Auburn last Tuesday, V.I.P. CEO William stopped at the local Burger King restaurant.
He was especially impressed with cashier Sirccoria Robinson and her manager Shanta.
Bowman gave them a customer service award for helping people with special needs and honoring their requests.
Auburn University Tigerette President Recognized for Work with Special Needs Kids and Adults
V.I.P. CEO William Bowman presents a certificate of appreciation to Auburn University Tigerette President Kendra Vinson for her efforts in the recruiting department at Auburn University and her work with giving campus tours to children and adults with special needs.
Vinson is kind hearted and open-minded and loves helping people.
V.I.P. supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month. V.I.P. would like to encourage men and women to do regular monthly breast exams. Breast cancer is the leading cause do death in women, but men can get the disease too.
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