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:
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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;
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Educating both the blind and sighted about the capabilities of the blind;
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Providing opportunities to participate in group events, as well as events in their own communities;
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Assisting sighted family members of those individuals recently blinded with their own adjustments to make the transition smoother for the entire family;
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Cooperating with the public and private sectors for other resources (mobility, technology, independent living, etc.);
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Preparing the blind for employment through job readiness training and job placement services.
Mark My Words!
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“Touching the Top”
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/ |
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We are proud to be associated with Bryan Dodge... |
2009 Support Group Meetings:
- Dallas Chapter
- Fort Worth Chapter: Resumption of Fort Worth Meetings TBA
- Garland Chapter
- Plano Chapter
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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TBA |
TBA = To Be Announced

Welcome 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!”
"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."