Houston Area Visually Impaired Network - HAVIN

05/06/2026

⏰WIN You still have time to enter and win a pair of tickets to see Beautiful: the Carole King Musical!
This is a prize valued at $350.

Theatre Under the Stars presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston from Tuesday, May 19through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a moving journey through the life of one of music’s greatest icons. At just 18, Carole King was penning chart-toppers for Aretha Franklin and The Drifters. By 29, her own voice defined an era. Featuring timeless classics like “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” this unforgettable musical will move your heart and soul.

This promotion is open to all who register and make a donation to HAVIN.
🎟 This is a fundraiser for HAVIN. For donations in the following amounts, you will receive raffle Tickets as follows:
• $10 = 1 raffle ticket
• $25 = 3 raffle tickets
• $50 = 7 raffle tickets

✨ Donations to HAVIN are always welcome and appreciated. However, this fundraising drawing begins on Monday, April, 13, 2026 and the deadline to enter in this promotion is 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday, May, 15, 2026.

The winner will be announced during a live Zoom call on Saturday, May 16, 2026. All registered parties will receive an invitation to this Zoom call, but the winner does not need to be present to win.

*The winner of this drawing will receive two tickets valid for any evening performance of this musical. The winner will be required to redeem the certificate at least two days prior to the selected performance.
All proceeds support HAVIN and benefit the blind and low vision community.
After registering, make sure to send in your donation.

Remember, registering is only the first part. Registrants will not receive their drawing numbers until payment is received.

Here is the link to register for the drawing.

WIN A pair of tickets to see Beautiful, the Carole King Musical! This is a prize valued at $350. Theatre Under the Stars presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston from Tuesday, May 19through Sunday, May 31, 2026. A STORY AS LEGENDARY AS HER MU...

04/16/2026

WIN A pair of tickets to see Beautiful: the Carole King Musical!
This is a prize valued at $350.

Theatre Under the Stars presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston from Tuesday, May 19through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a moving journey through the life of one of music’s greatest icons. At just 18, Carole King was penning chart-toppers for Aretha Franklin and The Drifters. By 29, her own voice defined an era. Featuring timeless classics like “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” this unforgettable musical will move your heart and soul.

This promotion is open to all who register and make a donation to HAVIN.
🎟 This is a fundraiser for HAVIN. For donations in the following amounts, you will receive raffle Tickets as follows:
• $10 = 1 raffle ticket
• $25 = 3 raffle tickets
• $50 = 7 raffle tickets

✨ Donations to HAVIN are always welcome and appreciated. However, this fundraising drawing begins on Monday, April, 13, 2026 and the deadline to enter in this promotion is 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday, May, 15, 2026.

The winner will be announced during a live Zoom call on Saturday, May 16, 2026. All registered parties will receive an invitation to this Zoom call, but the winner does not need to be present to win.

*The winner of this drawing will receive two tickets valid for any evening performance of this musical. The winner will be required to redeem the certificate at least two days prior to the selected performance.
All proceeds support HAVIN and benefit the blind and low vision community.
After registering, make sure to send in your donation.

Remember, registering is only the first part. Registrants will not receive their drawing numbers until payment is received.

Here is the link to register for the drawing.
https://forms.gle/jejiCamBHds6r1Ur9

Payment can be sent via debit/credit card or these means:
Zelle and PayPal: [email protected]
Cash app: $HAVINTX

If you have any questions, please contact HAVIN at [email protected]
or by phone or text at (713) 570-6968.

A very special thank you to Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) for being the generous sponsor of this HAVIN fundraiser.

Thank you for your interest but registration for this drawing is now closed.

04/11/2026

Walk-ins are welcome at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo

The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to come out today and join us in celebrating a decade and a half of excellence. That’s right, we welcome walk’ins on the day of the event. As a one-of-a-kind entity in the U.S., HAVIN serves as a master collaborative hub, proving that we are stronger together.
Join us on April 11, 2026, for our signature HAVIN Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!

In addition to our focus on the strength of community, this year’s Expo features a deep dive into the technology and advocacy shaping our lives:
• Keynote Excellence: We are honored to host Dr. Bert Phillips, a trailblazer in social justice and higher education administration. His life’s work—spanning from the Tuskegee Institute to his current advocacy role as a person with visual impairment —brings a perspective on empowerment you won't want to miss.
• Low Vision Solutions: We have an outstanding professional panel discussing optimal ways that the low vision team creates individualized service to change lives in this dedicated low-vision sessions.
• The Future is Here: Don’t miss our cutting-edge panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern independence. You don’t want to miss Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos, two stellar Houston area accessible technology authorities, sharing the many different and innovative ways that AI is revolutionizing the lives of the blind.

When: April 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Health 1 Building, UH Central Campus
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston TX 77204

Walk-ins pay the same cost of only $15 (Including breakfast & lunch while supplies last!) We are only ordering a limited number of lunches from Jason’s Deli, so come early and get yours.
Additionally, you also get full access to the day's program and exhibit hall, information and resources gathered to enrich your life.

04/06/2026

Missed pre-registration? 😎 Walk-ins are welcome at the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo

Even though pre-registration has closed, the Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to join us in celebrating a decade and a half of excellence. That’s right, we welcome walk’ins on the day of the event. As a one-of-a-kind entity in the U.S., HAVIN serves as a master collaborative hub, proving that we are stronger together.
Join us on April 11, 2026, for our signature HAVIN Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!

In addition to our focus on the strength of community, this year’s Expo features a deep dive into the technology and advocacy shaping our lives:
• Keynote Excellence: We are honored to host Dr. Bert Phillips, a trailblazer in social justice and higher education administration. His life’s work—spanning from the Tuskegee Institute to his current advocacy role as a person with visual impairment —brings a perspective on empowerment you won't want to miss.
• Low Vision Solutions: We have an outstanding professional panel discussing optimal ways that the low vision team creates individualized service to change lives in this dedicated low-vision sessions.
• The Future is Here: Don’t miss our cutting-edge panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern independence. You don’t want to miss Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos, two stellar Houston area accessible technology authorities, sharing the many different and innovative ways that AI is revolutionizing the lives of the blind.

When: April 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Health 1 Building, UH Central Campus

Walk-ins pay the same cost of only $15 (Including breakfast & lunch while supplies last!) We are only ordering a limited number of lunches from Jason’s Deli, so come early and get yours.
Additionally, you also get full access to the day's program and exhibit hall, information and resources gathered to enrich your life.

03/28/2026

What are you doing this afternoon around 1:00 PM Central Time? Join us for a virtual exhibit hall that will give you a sneak peek at this year's HAVIN Insight Expo!

🌟 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Exhibitors! 🌟
Are you ready to discover the latest resources, technology, and services for the blind and visually impaired community? Whether you’re joining us in person this April or joining from afar, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to our Virtual Insight Expo Exhibitor Showcase.
Why Join Us on Zoom?
Personalized Interaction: Meet our 2026 exhibitors in a smaller, more intimate virtual setting.
Get Your Questions Answered: Learn the "ins and outs" of products and services directly from the experts.
Accessible to All: Can’t make it to Houston for the main event? This is your chance to benefit from our incredible partners from the comfort of your home!
Plan Your Visit: Get a head start on which tables you want to visit at the live Expo on April 11th.
Event Details
• WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Central Time
• WHERE: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration is REQUIRED
To receive the Zoom access link, please register by Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM CT.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KoVbXSjxlPbdVOQdEXuWL7DL4KaDqSpO8Qdr9Q-Mw0Q/viewform?edit_requested=true

"United by Vision, Strengthened by Community for 15 Years."
Help us celebrate HAVIN’s 15th Anniversary! Whether you are a long-time member of the community or looking for resources for the first time, we can't wait to see you there.

HAVIN is back with our latest Zoom workshop. The on-going growth and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made this one that several people have requested. On Saturday, October 18, 2025Raul and Stacie Gallegos will be presenting Unlock the Power of AI: Practical Uses, Top Models, and The Fu...

03/27/2026

⏰🚨 There are only hours left to pre-register for The 15th Annual HAVIN Insight Expo
The 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo is just over two weeks off and pre-registration closes in a few hours. Yes, that’s right, it closes at 5:00 PM today.
💰Remember that pre-registration gets you into the drawing for the hundreds of dollars in door prizes.

The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to celebrate a decade and a half of excellence. As a one-of-a-kind entity in the U.S., HAVIN serves as a master collaborative hub, proving that we are stronger together.
Join us on April 11, 2026, for our signature HAVIN Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!

In addition to our focus on the strength of community, this year’s Expo features a deep dive into the technology and advocacy shaping our lives:
• Keynote Excellence: We are honored to host Dr. Bert Phillips, a trailblazer in social justice and higher education administration. His life’s work—spanning from the Tuskegee Institute to his current advocacy role as a person with visual impairment —brings a perspective on empowerment you won't want to miss.
• Low Vision Solutions: We have an outstanding professional panel discussing optimal ways that the low vision team creates individualized service to change lives in this dedicated low-vision sessions.
• The Future is Here: Don’t miss our cutting-edge panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern independence. You don’t want to miss Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos, two stellar Houston area accessible technology authorities, sharing the many different and innovative ways that AI is revolutionizing the lives of the blind.

When: April 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Health 1 Building, UH Central Campus (Hybrid options available)
Join the movement. Register today for only $15 (Includes breakfast & lunch!) or join for FREE on Zoom!
🔗 Register Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVhPVGpMOuuQcNH3vMkNG_i-m-DlTQjHgZt3qptD6-ZdpCA/viewform

Deadline: Pre-register by 5:00 PM today, March 27 to secure your meal and door prize entry!

2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry. Our theme this year is: "United by vision, strengthened by community for fifteen years." Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Location: Health 1 Building - University of Houston central cam...

03/24/2026

🌟 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Exhibitors! 🌟
Are you ready to discover the latest resources, technology, and services for the blind and visually impaired community? Whether you’re joining us in person this April or joining from afar, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to our Virtual Insight Expo Exhibitor Showcase.
Why Join Us on Zoom?
Personalized Interaction: Meet our 2026 exhibitors in a smaller, more intimate virtual setting.
Get Your Questions Answered: Learn the "ins and outs" of products and services directly from the experts.
Accessible to All: Can’t make it to Houston for the main event? This is your chance to benefit from our incredible partners from the comfort of your home!
Plan Your Visit: Get a head start on which tables you want to visit at the live Expo on April 11th.
Event Details
• WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Central Time
• WHERE: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration is REQUIRED
To receive the Zoom access link, please register by Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM CT.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KoVbXSjxlPbdVOQdEXuWL7DL4KaDqSpO8Qdr9Q-Mw0Q/preview

"United by Vision, Strengthened by Community for 15 Years."
Help us celebrate HAVIN’s 15th Anniversary! Whether you are a long-time member of the community or looking for resources for the first time, we can't wait to see you there.

🌟 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Exhibitors! 🌟 Are you ready to discover the latest resources, technology, and services for the blind and visually impaired community? Whether you’re joining us in person this April or joining from afar, this is an event you don’t wan...

03/08/2026

⏳Check your watch…It’s time to register for The 15th Annual HAVIN Insight Expo
That’s right, time is slipping away…The 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo is just over a month off and the pre-registration period is more than half over.

The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to celebrate a decade and a half of excellence. As a one-of-a-kind entity in the U.S., HAVIN serves as a master collaborative hub, proving that we are stronger together.
Join us on April 11, 2026, for our signature HAVIN Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!

In addition to our focus on the strength of community, this year’s Expo features a deep dive into the technology and advocacy shaping our lives:
• Keynote Excellence: We are honored to host Dr. Bert Phillips, a trailblazer in social justice and higher education administration. His life’s work—spanning from the Tuskegee Institute to his current advocacy role as a person with visual impairment —brings a perspective on empowerment you won't want to miss.
• Low Vision Solutions: We have an outstanding professional panel discussing optimal ways that the low vision team creates individualized service to change lives in this dedicated low-vision sessions.
• The Future is Here: Don’t miss our cutting-edge panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern independence. You don’t want to miss Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos, two stellar Houston area accessible technology authorities, sharing the many different and innovative ways that AI is revolutionizing the lives of the blind.

💰Remember that pre-registration gets you into the drawing for the hundreds of dollars in door prizes.

When: April 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Health 1 Building, UH Central Campus (Hybrid options available)
Join the movement. Register today for only $15 (Includes breakfast & lunch!) or join for FREE on Zoom!
🔗 [Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVhPVGpMOuuQcNH3vMkNG_i-m-DlTQjHgZt3qptD6-ZdpCA/viewform

Deadline: Pre-register by March 27 to secure your meal and door prize entry!

2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry. Our theme this year is: "United by vision, strengthened by community for fifteen years." Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Location: Health 1 Building - University of Houston central cam...

02/27/2026

Headline: Experience the Future of Vision: The 15th Annual HAVIN Insight Expo
The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN) invites you to celebrate a decade and a half of excellence. As a one-of-a-kind entity in the U.S., HAVIN serves as a master class of collaboration, proving that we are stronger together.
Join us on April 11, 2026, for our signature HAVIN Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!

In addition to our focus on the strength of community, this year’s Expo features a deep dive into the technology and advocacy shaping our lives:
• Keynote Excellence: We are honored to host Dr. Bert Phillips, a trailblazer in social justice and higher education administration. His life’s work—spanning from the Tuskegee Institute to his current advocacy role as a person with visual impairment —brings a perspective on empowerment you won't want to miss.
• Low Vision Solutions: We have an outstanding professional panel discussing optimal ways that the low vision team creates individualized service to change lives in this dedicated low-vision sessions.
• The Future is Here: Don’t miss our cutting-edge panels on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in modern independence. You don’t want to miss Ava Carruth and Raul Gallegos, two stellar Houston area accessible technology authorities, sharing the many different and innovative ways that AI is revolutionizing the lives of the blind.
When: April 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Health 1 Building, UH Central Campus (Hybrid options available)
Join with our community. Register today for only $15 (Includes breakfast & lunch!) or join for FREE on Zoom!
🔗 [Register Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVhPVGpMOuuQcNH3vMkNG_i-m-DlTQjHgZt3qptD6-ZdpCA/viewform
Deadline: Pre-register by March 27 to secure your meal and door prize entry!

2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry. Our theme this year is: "United by vision, strengthened by community for fifteen years." Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Location: Health 1 Building - University of Houston central cam...

02/21/2026

Join the celebration! The 15th anniversary HAVIN Insight Expo is Saturday, April 11, 2026

15 Years of Bringing Unity to Our Community! 🥳
There is no other organization in the United States quite like the Houston Area Visually Impaired Network (HAVIN). For 15 years, HAVIN has stood alone as a unique "organization of organizations," bridging gaps and unifying the blindness community under one powerful banner.
Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for our signature Insight Expo at the University of Houston College of Optometry!
• Meet the Legend: Be inspired by our keynote speaker, Dr. Bert Phillips. An educator, civil rights advocate, and humanitarian, Dr. Phillips has dedicated his life to widening the circle of inclusion.
Join the movement. Register today for only $15 (Includes breakfast & lunch!) or join for FREE on Zoom!
🔗 [Register Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVhPVGpMOuuQcNH3vMkNG_i-m-DlTQjHgZt3qptD6-ZdpCA/viewform
Deadline: Pre-register by March 27 to secure your meal and door prize entry!
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2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry. Our theme this year is: "United by vision, strengthened by community for fifteen years." Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Location: Health 1 Building - University of Houston central cam...

02/17/2026

🥳 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo

Registration is now open for the 2026 HAVIN Insight Expo. The Houston Area Visually Impaired Network is proud to share that this year marks the 15-year anniversary of our signature event. We started with a dream to unite our community and have established a legacy of doing just that.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026,
Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
Location:
Health 1 Building - University of Houston central campus
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204.

This year’s theme is United by Vision Strengthened by Community for 15 Years.
Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Bert Phillips.
Cost: $15 per person (Free on Zoom)

Attendees who pre-register are guaranteed a lite breakfast and box lunch and will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.
Onsite registration will also be available on the day of the event.
*Those who register on the day of the event are not eligible for door prizes. Also, breakfast and box lunches will be available to these attendees while supplies last.

The deadline to pre-register is Friday, March 27, 2026, 5 PM.

This will be a hybrid event, with no cost to attend via Zoom.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVhPVGpMOuuQcNH3vMkNG_i-m-DlTQjHgZt3qptD6-ZdpCA/viewform

If you need assistance with the registration form, please contact Stacie Gallegos at [email protected] or 832-779-7477.

2026 HAVIN Insight Expo Sponsored by the University of Houston College of Optometry. Our theme this year is: "United by vision, strengthened by community for fifteen years." Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CST) Location: Health 1 Building - University of Houston central cam...