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Mission Statement

The mission of Blind Ambitions Groups is to educate the blind and visually impaired, and their families, about available resources, and to encourage each individual to move to the next step, whatever it may be.

Purpose

Through support, we teach blind and visually impaired individuals to advocate for themselves in getting what they need to facilitate a better quality of life.

The goals of Blind Ambitions Groups include:

Learning where the individual is - newly blind, blind all their life, or somewhere in between - and where they want to go and how we can assist them in getting there;
Educating both the blind and sighted about the capabilities of the blind;
Providing opportunities to participate in group events, as well as events in their own communities;
Assisting sighted family members of those individuals recently blinded with their own adjustments to make the transition smoother for the entire family;
Cooperating with the public and private sectors for other resources (mobility, technology, independent living, etc.);
Preparing the blind for employment through job readiness training and job placement services.

Mark My Words

I would like to welcome you to the Blind Ambitions Groups website. Here you will find information for the blind and visually impaired, their family members, friends and others to help you get a better understanding about blindness. You will find links to articles, tips, training, support group meetings, calendar of events and many other topics specifically for the blind and visually impaired. If you prefer a more private resource, you may subscribe to the new Blind Ambitions Magazine for just $19.95 for a one-year online subscription, with other terms available, as well. For additional information, please visit BlindAmbitionsMagazine.org. On this site (BlindAmbitionsGroups.org), you will also find places to chat on group lists and listen to two radio shows for the blind that deal with life issues and employment. I have been blind for more than ten years and have been blessed to have friends, family and associates assist me along the path to independence. I encourage you to get out and meet with others who, like yourself, have gone through this. Blindness and visual impairment are not the end of the world for you or your family, so don't live like it is. It will be rough at times, but I encourage you to live life to the fullest. Over ten million people in the United States and over forty million people around the world are blind or visually impaired. We work, volunteer, dine, "party," date, get married and raise families. I remind you of our motto of Blind Ambitions Groups: “We may have lost our sight, but we have not lost our VISION!” Come join us, share our VISION and "see" or "hear" for yourself.

***Please note that Blind Ambitions Groups offices have moved. The address and phone numbers have changed and are listed below. We ask you to update this in your records to reflect these changes and we look forward to serving you in the future.

Mark Marvel
President

Blind Ambitions Mercantile (Store) is currently offline

We will be posting messages here as soon as we are up and running.

Thank you!

Touching the Top

"Through teamwork, I became the first blind climber to reach the top of the world. Even more special is that 19 of my teammates stood on top with me - a world record - the most from one team to reach the summit of Mount Everest in a single day. When you work with the Blind Ambitions Groups team, YOU also can reach the top of whatever you commit yourself to."

~ Erik Weihenmayer ~

Erik was born in 1968 with Retinoschisis and was totally blind at age 13. On May 25, 2001, he became the first blind person to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. An avid adventurer, he is also an author and motivational speaker. http://www.touchthetop.com/

We are proud to be associated with Bryan Dodge...

...unique author, professional development specialist, talk-show host, dedicated family man and all-around fun guy! Bryan’s first book, co-authored with David Cottrell, “Becoming the Obvious Choice,” has sold more than 125,000 copies. And his second book, co-authored with Matthew Rudy, “The Good Life Rules, 8 Keys to Being Your Best at Work and Play,” is newly released. Bryan is author of several professional development programs on CD and/or DVD: “Building a Better You,” “How to Build a Purpose-Guided Life,” ”How to Build a Complete Sales Person” and “How to Build a Better You.” He hosts the “Build a Better You” radio show that airs live on Saturday afternoons (5-6pm Central Time) on Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier station, WBAP 820AM. For more information, visit his website at www.BryanDodge.com.

Bryan has dedicated his support to one, and only one, nonprofit organization. That organization is Blind Ambitions Groups, and for that, we say, “Thank you, Bryan!” In July 2008, Bryan and BAG co-hosted the “First Bryan Dodge Blind Ambitions Groups Extravaganza.” This one-day event brought together business people from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for Bryan’s “Build a Better You” presentation. This has now become an annual event. You’ll want to attend the “Second Bryan Dodge Blind Ambitions Groups Extravaganza” in 2009 (date and location to be announced). As in 2008, all proceeds will benefit Blind Ambitions Groups.

2010 Support Group Meetings:

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Special Radio Show Information

Airs in Dallas and Fort Worth Texas Only

June 14, 2010

Title: Beep Baseball comes to North Texas, So come on out this Saturday and see "Beep Beep"

Did you know that North Texas has a beep Baseball team? We do and they are called the Lone Star Roadrunners. Coach Sam Mckinzie and the rest of the Roadrunners will be scrimmaging with two local softball teams to get warmed up for the nationals to be held in Rochester Minnesota on August first and second. But they won't be there without some much needed funding. Coach Mckinzie talks about the game on Saturday and the things they will need to compete in the Nationals. Please take a day out for a great ball game and give with your hearts.

Radio Show Sound of Sight #182

Radio Shows

Eyes on Employment
Sound of Sight
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Blind Ambitions Groups is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Corporation

Mark Marvel, President
Blind Ambitions Groups
17 Avignon Drive
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: 302.834.1500
Fax: 302.834.1502
Cell: 214.796.5868

Mission Statement

The mission of Blind Ambitions Groups is to educate the blind and visually impaired, and their families, about available resources, and to encourage each individual to move to the next step, whatever it may be.

Purpose

Through support, we teach blind and visually impaired individuals to advocate for themselves in getting what they need to facilitate a better quality of life.

The goals of Blind Ambitions Groups include:

Learning where the individual is - newly blind, blind all their life, or somewhere in between - and where they want to go and how we can assist them in getting there;

Educating both the blind and sighted about the capabilities of the blind;

Providing opportunities to participate in group events, as well as events in their own communities;

Assisting sighted family members of those individuals recently blinded with their own adjustments to make the transition smoother for the entire family;

Cooperating with the public and private sectors for other resources (mobility, technology, independent living, etc.);

Preparing the blind for employment through job readiness training and job placement services.

Mark My Words

Blind Ambitions Mercantile (Store) is currently offline

We will be posting messages here as soon as we are up and running.

Thank you!

Touching the Top

We are proud to be associated with Bryan Dodge...

2010 Support Group Meetings:

Link

Special Radio Show Information

Radio Shows

Eyes on Employment
Sound of Sight
Main Menu Live

Quick Links to special resources

Support Groups

Radio Shows

Services

Mission Statement

The mission of Blind Ambitions Groups is to educate the blind and visually impaired, and their families, about available resources, and to encourage each individual to move to the next step, whatever it may be.

Purpose

Through support, we teach blind and visually impaired individuals to advocate for themselves in getting what they need to facilitate a better quality of life.

The goals of Blind Ambitions Groups include:

Learning where the individual is - newly blind, blind all their life, or somewhere in between - and where they want to go and how we can assist them in getting there;

Educating both the blind and sighted about the capabilities of the blind;

Providing opportunities to participate in group events, as well as events in their own communities;

Assisting sighted family members of those individuals recently blinded with their own adjustments to make the transition smoother for the entire family;

Cooperating with the public and private sectors for other resources (mobility, technology, independent living, etc.);

Preparing the blind for employment through job readiness training and job placement services.

Mark My Words

Blind Ambitions Mercantile (Store) is currently offline

We will be posting messages here as soon as we are up and running.

Thank you!

Touching the Top

We are proud to be associated with Bryan Dodge...

2010 Support Group Meetings:

Link

Special Radio Show Information

Radio Shows

Eyes on Employment Sound of Sight Main Menu Live

Quick Links to special resources

Support Groups

Radio Shows

Services

Eyes on Employment
Sound of Sight
Main Menu Live