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. names its "Visually Impaired Person of the Year"
V.I.P. awards Derine Carter of Selma, Alabama "VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON OF THE YEAR." Despite her visual impairment she is dedicated to hr community and church an d helping people in need. Carter received a gift card from Dollar General 80 East.
VIP holds annual support group luncheon
V.I.P. holds its annual support group luncheon for Christmas at the Golden Ranch Restaurant and Grill in Selma, Alabama on Friday, December 7, 2018.
Awards and gifts were give out at the meeting to members who contribute to the community in a positive. way.
Good Samaritan Award Winner
V.I.P. awarded Rev. John E. Grayson of Selma, Alabama with a "Good Samaritan Award" for his ministry in feeding the hungry and for helping the visually impaired, when in need of it at his church.
Good Server, Great Attitude
A good server with a good attitude make a difference in making a meeting luncheon go a lot better. Thanks to Alison at Golden Ranch in Selma, Alabama for taking good care of us at our V.I.P. luncheon.
Thanks to Abbie for her her help too.
Alabama Eye Bank Celebrates National Eye Donation Month
November is a special month for the Alabama Eye Bank – National Eye Donation Month. This month focuses on raising awareness for eye donation, encouraging people to register to be donors, honoring the families of past donors and celebrating cornea recipients.
Day Camp Scheduled for the Visually Impaired
DAY CAMP FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2018
10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored By
OUTWARD SIGHT + INWARD SIGHT
Support Group Meeting At
ALDERSGATE UMC
6610 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
For more information or to obtain a registration form please call 334-272-6152.
New Product: VD 430
Check out the the VD430 New Generation Video Magnifier.
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