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/

For information on Leaderdog for the Blind visit: https://www.leaderdog.org/

To apply for the Leaderdog Guide Dog Program visit: https://www.leaderdog.org

To learn more about the Western Texas Lions Eye Bank Alliance visit: 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

For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media:

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

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 [email protected]

To Andrew's recommended apps please visit:

Download Google Assistent: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-assistant/id1220976145
Download Alexa: 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

For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media:

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

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:

To learn more about the El Paso Community College Center for Student Disabilities, please visit their website Here or contact Andrew by calling

For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media:

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

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 [email protected]

To Andrew's recommended apps please visit:

Download Soundscape by Microsoft: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-soundscape/id1240320677

For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media:

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

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 or contact their offices by calling

For more on Vision For El Paso visit our social media:

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

In today's episode, Eleanor Coldwell, Vice President of the El Paso Council of the Blind, shares the many ways the El Paso Council of the Blind can assist those who are visually impaired by utilizing technology, apple devices, and other mobility and resource classes. We also learn how the El Paso Council of the Blind was able to help her in her journey. 

For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below:

El Paso Council of the Blind

To learn more about the El Paso Council of the Blind, please visit their website Here or contact Eleanor by calling

Vision For El Paso 

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

In today's episode, Jessica Martel of Region XIX breaks down the importance of Orientation & Mobility Skills for students and infants with visual impairments. We learn what a typical introduction to cane skills looks like and how visually impaired students can learn to navigate schools and shops on their own. 

For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below:

To learn more about the Region XIX Visually Impaired Program Website Here or contact Jessica Martel and the Visually Impaired Program Team at (915) 780-1919 

To contact the Early Childhood Intervention ECI 24-Hour Referral Line call (915) 534-4324. or visit the website here, to refer a child online. 

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

Mirabel Mora of the Texas Workforce Commission breaks down the many ways the Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Texas Workforce Commission can assist the community in obtaining, maintaining, or advancing their employment opportunities. 

For more information on Vision for El Paso or this Episodes guest please visit the links below:

Visit the Vocational Rehabilitation Services page at the Texas Workforce Commission site Here 

Start your Vocational Rehab Self Referral Application Here and check for updates on your application Here

For Phone Assistance, you can reach the Vocational Rehab Office at 1-512-936-6400 

Or Email [email protected]  to find your nearest Texas Workforce Commission Office.

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf

Welcome to Vision for El Paso! To kickstart our first episode we chat with Richard Torres, Program Manager for the Visually Impaired at Region XIX in El Paso. Tune in to learn about the resources and tools available to local educators who work with visually impaired students and community members who have visual impairments themselves.  

For more information on Vision for El Paso or our guests please visit the links below:

Region XIX Visually Impaired Program Website Here or contact Richard Torres at 915-780-5343

Vision for El Paso Instagram: @visionforelpaso

Vision for El Paso Facebook: @visionforelpaso 

Thank you to our Sponsors! Please use the links below to learn more about each organization

Amerigroup 

Website: www.amerigroup.com

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: www.epcf.org

Facebook: @ElPasoCF

Instagram: @elpasocf