Vision For El Paso Featuring Melinda Ramirez, Teacher of Visual Impairment

Vision For El Paso Episode Featuring Christopher Montoya President of Five Points Lions Club in El Paso

In today's episode, we chat with Christopher Montoya, President of the Five Points Lions Club in El Paso. Join us as we discuss local programs and assistance available to those in the VI community, the importance of getting your vision checked regularly, and what you can do with your old frames to help those in need.   For more information about the Five Points Lions Club in El Paso, please visit the links below: e-clubhouse.org/sites/elpasofp/ [https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/elpasofp/?fbclid=IwAR06rv60-gKFY29-FDlcgkpmzfgW-OG1c7_rWFWxfNIbWmBUDrXRW83Ab1I] https://www.facebook.com/elpasofivepointslionsclub/ For information on Leaderdog for the Blind visit: https://www.leaderdog.org/ [https://www.leaderdog.org/] To apply for the Leaderdog Guide Dog Program visit: https://www.leaderdog.org [https://www.leaderdog.org/programs/guide-dog-program/application-process/apply-for-guide-dog-training/] To learn more about the Western Texas Lions Eye Bank Alliance visit: https://wtleb.org/ [https://wtleb.org/] To learn more about the West Texas Lions Eye Health Foundation and future opportunities for Vision tests and glasses visit: West Texas Lions Eye Health Foundation on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/West-Texas-Lions-Eye-Health-Foundation/100071886301819/] For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media: Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso [https://www.instagram.com/visionforelpaso/] Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086340589423] Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization Amerigroup Website: www.amerigroup.com [https://www.amerigroup.com/] El Paso Community Foundation Website: www.epcf.org [https://epcf.org/] Facebook: @ElPasoCF [https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCF] Instagram: @elpasocf [https://www.instagram.com/elpasocf/]

Vision For El Paso Episode Featuring Andrew De Avila Assistive Technology Trainer Part 2

In Today's episode Andrew De Avila, consultant & trainer for Assistive Technology returns with a list of new assistive apps and technology to discuss. Join us as we discuss how you can take Google and Alexa on the go and even watch your favorite live sports events anywhere!   For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below: To contact Andrew De Avila: Please email drewtech2023@gmail.com [https://mail:drewtech2023@gmail.com/] To Andrew's recommended apps please visit: Download Google Assistent: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-assistant/id1220976145 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-assistant/id1220976145] Download Alexa: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620] Shop for Bose Glasses with Bluetooth Sound: https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/frames.html [https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/frames.html] For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media: Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso [https://www.instagram.com/visionforelpaso/] Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086340589423] Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization Amerigroup Website: www.amerigroup.com [https://www.amerigroup.com/] El Paso Community Foundation Website: www.epcf.org [https://epcf.org/] Facebook: @ElPasoCF [https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCF] Instagram: @elpasocf [https://www.instagram.com/elpasocf/]

Vision For El Paso Featuring Andrew Silva, Coordinator at EPCC Center For Student Disabilities

Today's show features Andrew Silva, CSD Recruit & Transition Training Coordinator at the El Paso Community College Center for Student Disabilities. Join Mike and Andrew as they discuss the resources available to students with disabilities attending any EPCC campus.  For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below: EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES  OFFICE: To learn more about the El Paso Community College Center for Student Disabilities, please visit their website Here [https://www.epcc.edu/Services/csd] or contact Andrew by calling (915) 831-2736 [tel:9158312736] For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media: Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso [https://www.instagram.com/visionforelpaso/] Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086340589423] Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization Amerigroup Website: www.amerigroup.com [https://www.amerigroup.com/] El Paso Community Foundation Website: www.epcf.org [https://epcf.org/] Facebook: @ElPasoCF [https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCF] Instagram: @elpasocf [https://www.instagram.com/elpasocf/]

Vision For El Paso Episode Featuring Andrew De Avila Assistive Technology Trainer

Today's episode features a special guest, Andrew De Avila, consultant & trainer for Assistive Technology. Join us as we discuss Andrew's favorite apps in the Assistive Technology Space that can assist the visual impaired community.  For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below: To contact Andrew De Avila: Please email drewtech2023@gmail.com [//mail:drewtech2023@gmail.com] To Andrew's recommended apps please visit: Download Soundscape by Microsoft: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-soundscape/id1240320677 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-soundscape/id1240320677] Download SuperSense: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supersense-ai-for-blind/id1484547836 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supersense-ai-for-blind/id1484547836] Download Be My Eyes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-my-eyes/id905177575 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-my-eyes/id905177575] For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media: Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso [https://www.instagram.com/visionforelpaso/] Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086340589423] Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization Amerigroup Website: www.amerigroup.com [https://www.amerigroup.com/] El Paso Community Foundation Website: www.epcf.org [https://epcf.org/] Facebook: @ElPasoCF [https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCF] Instagram: @elpasocf [https://www.instagram.com/elpasocf/]

Vision For El Paso Featuring Melinda Ramirez, Teacher of Visual Impairment

In today's episode, Melinda Ramirez, a Teacher of Visual Impairment speaks with Mike about the educational programs, tools, and resources available to Visually impaired students in San Elizario ISD. Mike and Melinda also discuss how parents can find these resources at schools across the El Paso Area as well as advice for giving their students the best educational resources.   For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below: San Elizario ISD Special Education Office: To learn more about the San Elizario ISD Special Education Programs, please visit their website Here [https://www.seisd.net/Page/414] or contact their offices by calling (915) 872-3926 [tel:9158723926 ] For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media: Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso [https://www.instagram.com/visionforelpaso/] Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086340589423] Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization Amerigroup Website: www.amerigroup.com [https://www.amerigroup.com/] El Paso Community Foundation Website: www.epcf.org [https://epcf.org/] Facebook: @ElPasoCF [https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCF] Instagram: @elpasocf [https://www.instagram.com/elpasocf/]