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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!

Photo of Mark MarvelWelcome to the Blind Ambitions Groups website. Here you will find information for the blind, visually impaired, family members and friends, and others to help you understand blindness a little, or a lot, better. You will find links to articles, tips, training, support group meetings and many other topics specifically for the blind. You will also find places to chat on group lists and listen to three radio shows for the blind that deal with life issues, employment, and technology. I have been blind for eight years and have been blessed to have friends, family and associates assist me along the path to independence. Blindness and visual impairments are not the end of the world for you or your family, so don't live like it is. 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 may not be able to help your eye condition, so we help you get your VISION back in a very different way. I remind you of our motto at the Blind Ambitions Groups: “We may have lost our sight, but we have not lost our VISION!”

Mark Marvel
President

 

  

“Touching the Top”

Photo of Erik Weihenmayer"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...

Brian 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.

  

2009 Support Group Meetings:

 

Next Dart ADA Meeting

DART will hold its next ADA Community Meeting on Sat, 10/17/09 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Bachman Recreation Center, located at 2750 Bachman Drive, Dallas. General session topic will include a panel discussion regarding
Paratransit and ADA topics. www.DART.org/meetings.
 


Radio Shows

Eyes on Employment
Sound of Sight
Main Menu Live

Below are Quick Links to the current radio shows. For listings of past shows, select from the links above or from the menu on the left.

    Both shows aired the week of October 5 2009
Sound of Sight Show #168
 Deedee DeGraaff and I talk about what is happening if you “Come Walk in my Shoes” in Temple Texas, June 10, 2009. This is one of the most fun events I have ever attended. This is a great way to experience some of the skills and challenges we attempt whether we are sighted or blind. Invite your friends to go with you and even sign up for the door prizes too. You won’t want to miss it.
Eyes on Employment Show #128
 Fran Osborn is a licensed Counselor with practice in Dallas. She and I talk about the need for counseling and the opportunity for careers in the field. You won’t have any doubt about the benefits of her practice from both sides. Come join us on her couch on Eyes on Employment.
Main Menu Live Show #7
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