We want to know what you think about the new website. In order for it to be as good as it can be, we need you to tell us what you like about it, as well as what you would like to see added to it. Think of it as a wish list, and, while we cannot do everything, we want to see what the community needs are. So please let us know what you would like to see.
We are now updating our Web Site to reflect these changes.
Thank You!
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, 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, calendar of events, and many other topics specifically for the blind and visually impaired. 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 over nine 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 have gone through this like yourselves. Blindness and visual impairments 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", and really live it up. 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!”. Come join us and "See" or "Hear" for yourself.
Mark Marvel President
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.
To celebrate the Seventh Anniversary of Blind Ambitions Groups, all the Dallas-area groups will join as one big, happy family on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
Invite Friends, Family and Service Dogs to join us for lots of fun, food, freebies and fellowship at 6pm at the Bachman Recreation Center. Just let Mark know by Wednesday, July 21, how many to expect. His number is (214)796-5868.
Remember, if taking Paratransit, to book your ride before 4:55pm on Wednesday, July 21. Call Paratransit @ (214)515-7272 and please schedule your pick-up time from the Rec Center for 8pm (their closing time).
Summary: Seventh Anniversary Celebration Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:00-8:00pm Bachman Recreation Center 2750 Bachman Drive Dallas TX 75220
The Texas Church Conference of the Blind is planning its summer Bible
retreat for the weekend of Aug. 6-8, 2010, at Camp Mt. Lebanon in Cedar
Hill. You are invited to join us for a weekend of Bible study, food and
fellowship.
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.
