The annual Gospel Celebration for the blind and all disability communities will include singing, speakers, the spoken Word delivered by our very own Rev. Michael Garrett followed by light refreshments. Theme this year is "What's Love Got To DO With It?" Time is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is sponsored by HCB, ... [Read more...]
VIA Support Group will feature an individual who was legally blind and got her sight back. Note time change is 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Mark Melonson, One Touch Self Defense, will not hold its self-defense classes for the visually impaired community at 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2018.
In observance of National Library Week the weekly Support Group will focus on reading and reading service. There will be a representative from the Talking Book program (National Library Services), Sight Into Sound, Houston Public Library--Downtown Branch, and the VILA Book Club. Each vendor will share the services that are available. There will be light ... [Read more...]
Visually Impaired Advocates April, 2019 Executive Board Meeting will be held via conference call on Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. Please be punctual and notify Secretary if unable to attend. Meeting is closed to the public.
A representative from the Specialized Telecommunication Assistance Program (STAP) will discuss the program and how to acquire the devices. Note time change is 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Mark Melonson, One Tough Self Defense, will continue a series of self-defense classes for the visually impaired community. Class will continue this Thursday, April 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
VIA's annual Talent Night (formerly called Karaoke Night) is seeking individuals who can sing, dance, recite poetry, rap, or speak the Spoken Word. Performers have until May to submit their name and talent centry to VIA contact persons. Admission is $10 per person (including performers). Tickets may be purchased from a VIA Board member and ... [Read more...]
Visually Impaired Advocates needs all members to mark their calendars of the second quarter Membership Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meeting room will be announced in the VIA Support Group meeting held on the same day. If you are interested in joining or would like ... [Read more...]
METROLift will host a METRONext Community Meeting at George R. Brown (GRB) Convention Center, Hall E on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn more about how METRO is planning for the future through major investments; share your thoughts on the proposed improvements and work together with METRO to develop a ... [Read more...]