Welcome to the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo
Presented by the Houston Area Visually Impaired Network
“United by Vision, Strengthened by Community for 15 Years”
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry
2026 Insight Expo Schedule
Date of Expo: Saturday, April 11, 2026
**All presentations will be made in Room 203**
9:00 Program begins
9:00–9:05 Welcome/opening remarks
9:05–9:10 National anthem –
9:10–9:25 UH College of Optometry overview
9:25–9:45 Keynote Speaker:
Dr. P. Bertrand “Bert” Phillips
9:50–10:20 Community Creates Confidence
10:20–10:50 Low Vision Teamwork
10:55 –11:55 The Future is Here: AI and You
11:55–12:00 Closing Remarks
12:00–1:00 Lunch is served
12:00–2:00 Exhibit Hall opens
2:00 Event ends
Session Descriptions
Session 1 – Community Creates Confidence
Presenter: HAVIN Board of Directors
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Tasca
Session 2 – Low Vision Teamwork
Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Tasca; Grace Chang, OTD, OTR/L; Foster Brown; Cherlyn Kelly
Moderator: Dr. Swati C. Modi
Session 3 – The Future is Here: AI and You
Presenter: Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos
Moderator: Dr. Swati C. Modi
Keynote Speaker Biography
Dr. P. Bertrand Phillips, “Bert”
Ninety-three year old P. Bertrand Phillips, “Bert,” is a proud member of VIPSET (Visually Impaired People of South East, Texas). He believes deeply in people, and their power to shape a world that works for all, and that future generations inherit a more just, compassionate, inclusive tomorrow.
Bert celebrates and thanks God for his family, Judith, his beloved wife of 65 years, whose love, grace, strength, and steadfast partnership has been his guiding light. His children, Stirling, Dale, and Juju, and his grandchildren, Dana, Niani, Nathan, Noelani, and Maya, who continue to contribute to and support his activities, deepening the joy and purpose of his life.
Bert founded the 3Ts Movement formed by three pillars (TICAC, the Tuskegee Institute Community Action Corp, TISEP, the Tuskegee Institute Summer Education Program, and TICEP, the Tuskegee Institute Community Education Program), when he was dean of students and professor of education and psychology at Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University, during the transformative 1960s.
Bert and his wife Judith have written a book about this experience and are in the process of publishing it. “Brighten Corners and Widen Circles: College Student Advocacy in the Sixties from Tuskegee Institute.”
He is a respected educator and facilitator of organizational renewal and development. For more than seven decades, Dr. Phillips has advised leaders across grassroots and community groups, educational institutions, government agencies, the military, corporations, and public service agencies.
A graduate of San Francisco State University with a B.A. and M.A. in Education and Psychology, and Teachers College, Columbia University with an EdD in Higher Education Administration and Guidance and Counseling.
His innovative, community‑centered work, including the 3Ts Movement won him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from St. Olaf College. He is also recognized and honored as a Living Legend by the Friends of the Civil Rights Movement of Lowndes County, Alabama.
Speaker Biographies
Foster Roland Brown
Mr. Brown is the current treasurer of both HAVIN and the Houston Council of the Blind. He has worked in the Blind community since 2005. His most memorable accomplishment came in 2008 where he attended a legislative seminar and lobbied on behalf of American Council of the Blind in Washington D.C.
He has earned a BA in Mathematics from CSU San Bernardino. He has been employed with the US federal government for over 15 years. He enjoys audiobooks. Lastly, Foster is a cell phone aficionado.
Ava Carruth
Ava Carruth has spent more than 32 years dedicating her personal and professional experience to helping individuals overcome the challenges associated with visual impairment and blindness. As someone who has been legally blind for over 35 years, Ava understands firsthand how vision loss can affect every area of life—not only for the individual experiencing it, but also for their family and support network. Her lived experience, combined with decades of professional service, allows her to provide compassionate guidance, practical training, and meaningful support to those navigating sight loss.
Throughout her career, Ava has focused on helping clients develop essential activities of daily living skills, while also providing assistive technology training for adults and encouragement for families caring for loved ones who are adjusting to vision loss. She believes there is no single approach that works for everyone. Because of this, she continuously educates herself on emerging technologies, innovative devices, and evolving training methods. Her expertise in Blind Rehabilitation and assistive technology enables her to deliver individualized, comprehensive training tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Ava’s educational background reflects her deep commitment to service and professional excellence. She earned a Double Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University in Rehabilitation Counseling (with an emphasis in Marriage and Family) and Rehabilitation Teaching with an emphasis in Blindness. She also holds a double bachelor’s degree in business management and Purchasing & Materials Management from the University of Houston–Downtown, as well as an associate degree in Fashion Management from Lee College in Baytown, Texas.
Beyond her professional career, Ava is an enthusiastic advocate for empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to pursue their goals and live full, independent lives. She is an active member of the Houston Council of the Blind and the Visually Impaired Advocates – Houston. Her leadership and advocacy have earned her recognition, including being featured in Who’s Who for Professional Women and receiving the DKM Leadership Award from the American Council of the Blind of Texas.
Now retired as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist in Houston, Texas, Ava continues to serve the community in several leadership roles. She is the Second Vice President and Fundraising Chair for the Houston Council of the Blind, as well as their Office Manager and Technology Specialist. She also serves as the Zoom Chairperson and the Advocacy Chair for Visually Impaired
Speaker Biographies
Ava Carruth continued
Advocates – Houston, where she continues to champion accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion.
Through advocacy, leadership, and decades of service, Ava remains deeply committed to helping individuals with visual impairments build confidence, independence, and fulfilling lives.
Connect with Ava:
Email: avacarruth3@outlook.com
Grace Chang
Grace Chang, OTD, OTR/L, is an Occupational Therapist at UTHealth Houston’s low vision clinic, the Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018 and her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2022. Grace is passionate about advocating for and supporting individuals who are blind or have low vision, and she is dedicated to serving the Houston community through vision rehabilitation.
Raul Gallegos
Raul Gallegos is an experienced assistive technology trainer and consultant with over two decades of experience in the field. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he now resides in Houston, Texas, where he and his wife, Stacie, own and operate RGA Tech Solutions. Their small business specializes in providing individualized assistive technology training for blind and low-vision individuals, as well as specialized instruction for deaf-blind participants in the I Can Connect program.
Beyond his professional work, Raul is a dedicated leader within the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). He currently serves as the First Vice President of the NFB of Texas and as President of the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU). Through these roles, he works to secure full integration, equality, and independence for all blind Americans.
In his leisure time, Raul is an avid reader of epic fantasy and science fiction, a devoted fan of the Star Trek universe, and an enthusiastic traveler.
Cherlyn Kelly
Cherlyn Kelly is an international speaker, advocate, and voice of unshakeable purpose. Over two decades on the platform, she has faced the progressive advance of Glaucoma with the same resolve that marks every stage she graces — not with denial, but with a different kind of defiance. Rather than retreat into silence, Cherlyn has stepped more fully into her calling.
As a passionate champion for those navigating life with low vision, she brings both lived experience and luminous hope to every platform. Her advocacy is not merely personal — it is prophetic, reminding the visually impaired community that limitations do not equal a loss of destiny. She is living proof of her own conviction: you don’t need perfect sight to speak life.
“You don’t need perfect sight to speak life.”
Speaker Biographies
Dr. Jennifer Tasca, O.D., FAAO
Center for Sight Enhancement,
University of Houston College of Optometry
Dr. Tasca graduated from NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She then completed a residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Feinbloom Center at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, followed by an additional year of residency in Ocular Disease at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. Upon completion of the residency, she served on staff at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation. In addition, she was an Adjunct Professor at NOVA College of Optometry. She then moved to Anchorage, Alaska to serve the Native Alaskan population for three years. In 1999, she joined a private practice in Colorado, providing primary care and low vision rehabilitative services. In 2011, after relocating to the Houston area, she returned to her love of teaching at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Karen Eitel
I started playing piano at the age of three. I was a very small child and had to reach up to tinker with the keyboard. My parents took note of my fascination with the sound. I was born blind through having Rubella during my mom’s pregnancy.
I am past President of The Braille Revival League of Texas, an Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT). I am the alternate representative on the HAVIN board for the VIPSET support group.
Dianna Herrada
Dianna worked for fiesta Mart in the bakery as a tortilla packer and a public announcer. Then she went on to work for The Lighthouse of Houston as a switchboard operator and receptionist. After the reduction in work force, she volunteered for Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church as a telephone receptionist. Dianna is a member of several organizations in the Blind community. Her hobbies are singing, playing the piano and reading audiobooks. She also enjoys being in the company of others receiving and sharing resources as well as networking with others. At this time, Dianna is a member of the Lighthouse Of Houston Choir under the direction of Dr. Daniel Kramlich.
Shante Hines
Mrs. Shante Hines has an extensive background in sales management and customer service stemming back over twenty years with ISO Moved Easy Transport Inc. ISO sells, rents, and transports storage containers for corporate or personal use. Shante led the sales team and achieved top sales within the company. She also has experience in investment sales strategy with Daisy-Endotech and BG Wealth Sharing that has allowed her to aid the midpoint community with investing for their future through crypto currency.
Shante thoroughly enjoys singing, dancing, and traveling with her family. Her other passions include volunteering with Blind/visually impaired organizations and serving her church community. Shante and her husband; Kelvin, are avid servants in their church and regularly Volunteer with marriage counseling, hospitality, and mission outreach.
HAVIN Planning Committee
Foster Brown, Houston Council of the Blind
Grace Chang, Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation, UTHealth Houston
Karen Eitel, Visually Impaired People of South East Texas
Cynthia Fobbs, Blind Professionals Network
Sara Freeman Smith, iBUG Today
Stacie Gallegos, National Federation of the Blind of Texas, Houston Chapter
Raul Gallegos, RGA Tech Solutions
Mendy Graham, Visually Impaired People of South East Texas
Ron Graham, Visually Impaired People of South East Texas
Victoria Hillard, Blind Professionals Network
Monique Mason, Visually Impaired Equality of Life
Swati C. Modi, OD, Center for Sight Enhancement, UH College of Optometry
Naomi Panarella, Foundation Fighting Blindness
Jennifer Tasca, OD, Center for Sight Enhancement, UH College of Optometry
Talana Townsend, Visually Impaired Advocates Houston
Acknowledgement
HAVIN would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Center for Sight Enhancement, University Eye Institute within the University of Houston College of Optometry. Since our inception, the guidance and support from the staff of the CSE have been vital to the HAVIN mission of bringing unity to the visually impaired community. And their support over the years has helped HAVIN grow and evolve so that we can be here doing this today. We are proud of their continuing sponsorship of the HAVIN Insight Expo. They have been instrumental to HAVIN achieving our goal of bringing unity to the community.
Center for Sight Enhancement
Phone: 713-743-0799 or 713-743-2020
Fax: 713-743-0190
Email: CSEinfo@central.uh.edu
Web site: https://eyecare.opt.uh.edu/
Platinum Level Exhibitor
HAVIN would like to thank Christal Vision for supporting our program and choosing to be a Platinum Level Exhibitor at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo.
Christal Vision Inc.
106 Evans Oak Ln
San Antonio, TX 78260
Phone: 800-299-0700 or 210-666-0700
Web site: https://www.christal-vision.com/
Platinum Level Exhibitor
HAVIN would like to thank Vanda Pharmaceuticals for supporting our program and choosing to be a Platinum Level Exhibitor at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo.
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Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day.
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To learn more about Non-24, please contact:
Shauna Jatho, RN Clinical Nurse Educator 202-538-0396
Gold Level Exhibitor
HAVIN would like to thank the following companies and organizations for supporting our program and choosing to be a Gold Level Exhibitor at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo.
Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation, UTHealth Houston
We offer one of the most comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs in the country, featuring expert staff, state-of-the-art technology, and wonderful learning facilities with adaptive technology and a full kitchen. We provide care for individuals with low vision due to conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, stroke, or other medical conditions. We even provide home visits to ensure safety and successful integration of the recommended low vision adaptations. In addition to low vision care, our center features driving programs, support groups, occupational therapy, to help patients perform daily tasks. Occupational therapists will work with individuals in the center and at your home to help you read, cook, and use adaptive equipment with low vision.
Contact: Bhavani R. Iyer, OD, FAAO, Low Vision Diplomate
Address: 6400 Fannin, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 486-9408
Email: LowVision@uth.tmc.edu
Website: http://www.cizikeye.org/low-vision-visual-rehabilitation/
iBUG Today
Our mission is to promote the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind and visually impaired community through accessible technology training.
Visit our website to learn more about our free group and individual training programs and social events.
Contact: Michael McCulloch, President
Email: ibugtoday@gmail.com
Phone: (832) 453-7139
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ibugtoday/
Twitter: @ibugtoday
http://www.ibugtoday.org
Exhibitors
HAVIN would like to thank the following companies and organizations for supporting our program and choosing to be an exhibitor at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo.
Blind Professionals Network (BPN)
Braille Revival League of Texas
Christal Vision, Inc.
Dr. P. Bertrand Phillips
DREAMS Elite Social
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Houston Council of the Blind (HCB)
iBUG Today
Justin Dart Junior, Student Accessibility Center, University of Houston
Leader Dogs for the Blind
The Lighthouse of Houston
METRO Houston
NFBTX Houston/ NFB-NEWSLINE Texas
Non-24 Disorder/Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Talking Book Program – Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas workforce commission-Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center
Texas Workforce Commission OIB program
Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation
The Seeing Eye
UH College of Optometry, Center for Sight Enhancement
UTHealth Neurosciences Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
VisualEyes Access
Visually Impaired Advocates Houston (VIA)
Visually Impaired People of South East Texas (VIPSET)
Thank You
HAVIN would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their support in making this a successful event.
Business Donors
4Imprint
Blind Professionals Network (BPN)
Braille Revival League of Texas
Christal Vision
Delta Gamma Foundation
DREAMS Elite Social
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Hooky Entertainment center, Baytown
Houston Council of the Blind
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Rockets
Houston Texans
iBUG Today
Kendra Scott
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Mark and Gayla Mathews
NFB of Texas Houston Chapter
RGA Tech Solutions
Texas workforce commission-Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center
The Gent’s Place
The Lighthouse of Houston
The Seeing Eye
Theatre Under The Stars
Total Wine and More
UH College of Optometry, Center for Sight Enhancement
UTHealth Houston Dan Arnold Center
VisualEyes Access
Visually Impaired Advocates (VIA)
Visually Impaired People of South East Texas (VIPSET)
Thank You
Entertainment
Karen Eitel
Dianna Herrada
Shante Hines
Accessibility – A special thank you from HAVIN for assisting us in providing inclusive programming.
Spanish Translation
Ana Marquez
Jose Marquez
University of Houston Professional Relations Team
Amanda Johnson, Executive Director of Professional Relations
Cristian Loayza
Michele Luman
Lorellye Macomber
Daniel Miller
Porter Johnson
University of Houston Office of Communications
Pearl Cajoles, Executive Director of Communications
University of Houston Clinical Operations
Chaminga Lorensuhewa, Associate Director of External Eye Clinics
University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement Team
Dr. Cassie Greene
Dr. Marilyn Johnson
Dr. Nikkie Keeya
Dr. Swati C. Modi
Dr. Jennifer Tasca
Volunteers
We rely on a corps of dedicated volunteers to deliver our annual program and we are ever thankful for this committed group of people.
Noor Abudayyeh Rexanne Laudato
Lamiek Ainimariam Rachael Le
Erik Arizpe Lisa Loh
Ashley Bacon Andrew McIntyre
Garrett Brown Sarah Mitchell
Madison Dean Sophia Nagera
Valeria Farciert Mallorie Newman
Eliza Garcia Jospeh Nguyne
Hana Gebremariam Micaela Nguyen
Alyssa Ginther Austin Petz
Anthony Hines Mary Pratt
Rachel Hulder Jeleny Solorzano
Peter Huynh Addison Squires
Vivian Huynh Darcie Thai
Anjali Jacob Kim Tran
Anjali Jacob Liza Tsoi
Diana Jasso Sandy Vo
Ashley Kim Mindy Vu
Jolina Langaman Bailey Westbrook
Thank You
And, finally, we at HAVIN would like to say thank you to each of you as our attendees. You are the reason we are here. Our goal is to bring unity to our community, and you are that community. We hope you leave here today with more than you came here with, and that you make plans to join us for next year’s Insight Expo. We’ll see you then!
Check our web page www.havintx.org regularly for details and news, or follow us @havintx on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Formerly Twitter).
HAVIN About Us
Blind Professionals Network (BPN)
Uniting to break barriers and achieve professional Success!
Empowering blind and visually impaired professionals across all industries and career stages by providing essential trainings, professional development, resources, mentorship, and a dynamic network that transforms employment challenges into catalysts for growth.
Crucially, all BPN programs and services are provided free of charge, ensuring that financial burdens are never a barrier to professional success and equal opportunity.
View our full schedule of workshops and networking opportunities by visiting the
Explore our full suite of free programs and services online or reach out to our team directly.
- Website: www.BlindProNet.org
- Phone: (800) 699-8238
- Email: info@BlindProNet.org
Blinded Veterans Association Greater Houston regional group
The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is the only national Veterans Service Organization (VSO) chartered by the United States Congress and exclusively dedicated to assisting America’s blinded veterans and their families. Approximately 100 war-blinded soldiers from World War II founded BVA on March 28, 1945. The BVA Congressional charter designates the organization as the official advocate and representative for all blinded veterans before the executive and legislative branches of government. Throughout the 77 years of its existence, BVA has successfully carried out this important function while at the same time contributing meaningfully to making life better for thousands of individual blinded veterans from across the country.
Since the organization’s’ early beginning, BVA has worked tirelessly with the now Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assure top-quality, comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services/benefits for blinded veterans.
Prior to the pandemic, we met at the Michael E DeBakey medical center. Since then, 90% of our meetings are via telephone. Currently we meet, every other month on the first Saturday. Our meetings are restricted to Blind Veterans who are members of the Blinded Veterans Association. Membership dues are, $20 for life.
HAVIN About Us
Blinded Veterans Association
The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is the only national Veterans Service Organization (VSO) chartered by the United States Congress and exclusively dedicated to assisting America’s blinded veterans and their families. Approximately 100 war-blinded soldiers from World War II founded BVA on March 28, 1945. The BVA Congressional charter designates the organization as the official advocate and representative for all blinded veterans before the executive and legislative branches of government. Throughout the 77 years of its existence, BVA has successfully carried out this important function while at the same time contributing meaningfully to making life better for thousands of individual blinded veterans from across the country.
Since the organization’s early beginning, BVA has worked tirelessly with the now Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assure top-quality, comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services/benefits for blinded veterans.
Contact BVA President Paul Williams
Email: pmwilliamssr@gmail.com
Phone: 832-933-9800. (If no answer, please leave a message. )
Web site: https://txbva.org/
HAVIN About Us
Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation, UT Health Houston
We offer one of the most comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs in the country, featuring expert staff, state-of-the-art technology, and wonderful learning facilities with adaptive technology and a full kitchen. We provide care for individuals with low vision due to conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, stroke, or other medical conditions. We even provide home visits to ensure safety and successful integration of the recommended low vision adaptations. In addition to low vision care, our center features driving programs, support groups, occupational therapy, to help patients perform daily tasks. Occupational therapists will work with individuals in the center and at your home to help you read, cook, and use adaptive equipment with low vision.
R.I.S.E. at UTHealth – Low Vision Support Group
When: Second Friday of each month
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Varies by month. Please contact the clinic for the most up-to-date location information.
Contact: Grace Chang, Occupational Therapist
Email: LowVision@uth.tmc.edu or Grace.S.Chang@uth.tmc.edu
Phone: (713) 486-9408
Website: http://www.cizikeye.org/low-vision-visual-rehabilitation/
Foundation Fighting Blindness Houston Chapter
Meets once a month at 6pm via conference call
Web site http://www.blindness.org/local-chapters/houston-tx
Contact person: Morgan Ilika, Community Manager, Texas
Email: milika@fightingblindness.org
HAVIN About Us
Houston Council of the Blind (HCB)
HCB meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month (except for holidays)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
1475 W. Gray,
Houston, TX 77019
Contact: Peggy Garrett, President
E-mail: prcgarrett@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 832-242-4941
HAVIN About Us
iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group)
Our mission is to promote the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind and visually impaired community through accessible technology training.
Visit our website to learn more about our free group and individual training programs and social events.
Contact: Michael McCulloch, President
Email: ibugtoday@gmail.com
Phone: (832) 453-7139
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ibugtoday/
Twitter: @ibugtoday
http://www.ibugtoday.org
HAVIN About Us
The Lighthouse of Houston
We Serve All Ages and All Stages of Vision Loss. Our mission is to enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.
Location: 3602 W Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77019
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contact: Edward Powers
Email: epowers@houstonlighthouse.org
Phone: 225-588-9632
HAVIN About Us
National Federation of the Blind of Texas – Houston (NFBT-Hou)
Meets: 1st Saturday of the month
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
1475 W. Gray St.
Houston, Texas 77019
Contact: Stacie Gallegos, President
E-mail: sgallegos@nfbtx.org
Phone: (346) 704-0190
HAVIN About Us
VIEOL Visually Impaired Equality of Life
And “NEWS YOU CAN USE!”
A Community Outreach Resource Information Organization
Our mission focuses on the Visually Impaired Blind and Low Vision Community Obtaining Equal Opportunities To Experience And Enjoy Life Independently. The Ability To Obtain Accessibility, To Achieve and To Accomplish Everyday Goals. We service the greater Houston and surrounding areas.
Blindness Skills Offered:
Introduction To “News You Can Use!” A Community Outreach Resource Information Organization
Fundamentals Of Basic Keyboarding
Fundamentals Of Basic Braille
Introduction To Simple Gardening
Contact: Monique Mason
Email: vieol.htx@gmail.com
Phone: 281-891-3602
HAVIN About Us
Visually Impaired Advocates – Houston (V.I.A.)
The Visually Impaired Advocates – Houston is a 503(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired in Houston.
Weekly Support Group Meets both in person and on Zoom every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, And fifth (Only if it applies) Thursday of the month
Time: 10:30 AM CT 11:30 AM CT; Sometimes The meetings last till 12:00 PM CT
Location: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center 1475 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
Monthly Zoom call every 4th Thursday of the month:
Let’s talk about it
Time: 7:00 PM CT to 8:00 PM CT
For additional info and Zoom details, Contact: Talana Townsend, President
E-mail: Talana.Townsend@gmail.com
Phone: 832-867-0140
Website: viaadvocates.org
HAVIN About Us
Visually Impaired People of South East Texas (VIPSET)
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Kingwood Methodist Church, Room K103
1799 Woodland Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
Contact: Ron Graham, President
Email: rongraham80@gmail.com
Phone: 713-825-9108