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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.
White Cane Day 2026
You are invited to participate in White Cane Day 2026 on Thursday, October 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce in Talladega, Alabama.
Registration is free, and commemorative White Cane Day 2026 T-shirts will be available for purchase. The shirt design celebrates awareness, access, inclusion, independence, and community.
Important Deadline: September 25, 2026
The deadline to register for AIDB transportation and place your T-shirt order is September 25.
Low Vision Support Group Welcomes WAKA's Lindsey Bonner
A big thank you to WAKA Action 8 News Sports Director Lindsey Bonner for joining our Low Vision Support Group in Selma! We truly appreciate her taking the time to speak with our members about the importance of eye safety and protecting our vision.
Her engaging presentation and practical tips were both informative and encouraging. Thank you, Lindsey, for supporting our community and helping raise awareness about eye health!
Register Now! It Takes One Advocate: Stories about Transforming Lives
En-Vision America is bringing together a panel of talented speakers for a Webinar on August 11 at 11 a.m. EST to share their experience advocating for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Join for FREE! Hone your own advocacy skills, ask questions and learn about new solutions that can help in your community!
Having Fun With Vision Loss
Things we can do to make our lives more enjoyable, efficient, and effective in spite of vision loss. Recorded at VISIONS 2020: June 25-27, 2020.
Presenter: Neva Fairchild
Adapting Your Home for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Neva Fairchild (American Foundation for the Blind Center on Vision Loss) describes simple, but important ways life around the house or apartment can be made easier.
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