Saturday - November 22, 2008

Guest Speakers:

  • Diana Arnold, MOT, LOT - Home Sight Clinical Coordinator
  • Marian Snow - Home Sight Client Services

Saturday - July 26, 2008

  • Transportation Issues was the theme for the meeting. Fortunately, many members from the VA Blinded Veterans Association and the Houston Low Vision Club was very good.
  • It turned out to be one on the most informative meetings we have ever had.
  • A young lady with Fort Bend Transit gave an excellent presentation of the services Fort Bend County provides. Call 866-752-TRIP for additional information.
  • Next Vernon Chambers provided information on Harris County RIDES a specialized transportation service for the elderly and disabled within Harris County. This is a subsidized program that provides point to point transportation utilizing an number of existing transportation services such as shared transportation and commercial cabs. Additional information is available by calling 713-368-RIDE.
  • A very informative discussion session on transportation took place after the presentations. The transportation discussion will continue at the August meeting which will take place at the VA next month.

Saturday - June 28, 2008

  • Attendance was excellent at our first meeting held at the VA Medical Center. Expanding the club to include the members from the Veterans organization is truly beneficial for everyone.We had a great time of fellowship and learning.
  • Tonya Mennem, OTR gave an excellent hands on demonstration of equipment that individuals with low vision can use in and about the kitchen when preparing meals.
  • Ronnie Anderson, President of the Houston Chapter of the Blinded Veterans Administration delivered and excellent presentation of his cooking techniques - Samples provided!

Saturday - October 27, 2007

  • Presentation - U of H Department of Public Safety
    • Officer Vega and Officer Desormeaux
U of H Police Department - Emergency Line: 713-743-3333


  • The officers provided tips on individual security:
    • Maintain and alert and confident profile
    • Do not talk on a cell phone while walking in public
    • Carry keys in hand - securely
    • U of H Police Department can provide an escort service if needed

Saturday - September 29, 2007

  • We celebrated Erica's birthday!
    • Thank you for all of your hard work.
    • We wouldn't have HLVC without you!


  • Presentation - Dr. Lynne Shepherd
    • Non finite loss
    • Disenfranchised grief
    • Stages of mourning
      • Recognize loss
      • React with the heart
      • Recollect
      • Relinquish attachments
      • Readjust
      • Reinvest in your life