Low Vision Resource Center

The Low Vision Resource Center, Low Vision Club and Owl Radio's objective is to assist those experiencing significantly reduced or total vision loss discover ways to continue daily activities and maintain their independence.

Description:
Provide Social Services to the Blind and the visually impaired. Offer monthly support group meetings and resources. Low Vision Club also makes available OWL RADIO for individuals who are visually and print impaired who can no longer read the San Antonio Express News. Extensive programming is offered. The organization offers classes in arts and crafts, and painting. Members are very active in bowling. Individuals attend a monthly social event called Game Day to have fun with board games and eat dinner together. There are social events currently being planned to offer the members support and independence.

History:
The Low Vision Club was founded in 1997 by President, Bonnie Truax five years after she was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration.

Contact people:

Billy Phelps, Executive Director, 20-829-4223, (email) Cynthia Garcia, Volunteer Manager, (210) 287-9039, (email)

Address:

11510 Sandman St. San Antonio, TX 78216 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.lowvisionclub.com

Directions:

Take Blanco to Patricia. Turn on Sandman street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 5,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: 5, 5 minute walk

Last updated on October 13, 2009