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06/12/2026

Our next Low Vision Club meeting is coming up next Saturday, June 20th! Join us for a great meeting with Melva Andrews, occupational therapist and certified low vision therapist, who will present on vision loss.

Please reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 😊

ConnectAbility
5101 Medical Drive (Between Wurzbach & Babcock)
Look for the Warm Springs Sign

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Social Time with Refreshments
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Program
Please schedule Via Trans return pickups for the meeting no later than noon.

06/09/2026

Our next Low Vision Club meeting is coming up on Saturday, June 20th! Join us for a great meeting with Melva Andrews, occupational therapist and certified low vision therapist, who will present on vision loss.

Please share with your friends and reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 😊

ConnectAbility
5101 Medical Drive (Between Wurzbach & Babcock)
Look for the Warm Springs Sign

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Social Time with Refreshments
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Program
Please schedule Via Trans return pickups for the meeting no later than noon.

06/07/2026

Meet Yvonne Grothues and Scott Badger – two San Antonians making a difference for others in our community. As president of Impact San Antonio, Yvonne oversees the women’s group that provides substantial grants to nonprofit organizations through collective giving. As the San Antonio Area Coordinator for the Texas Ramp Project, Scott manages volunteer teams that build wheelchair ramps for low-income adults and people with disabilities. His organization received one of Impact San Antonio’s grants.

Together, on the latest episode of The Heart of San Antonio, they discuss how you can become part of their organizations, how the grant process works, and why they are passionate about what they do. Click below to listen!

To learn more about Impact San Antonio, visit:
Website: ImpactSanAntonio.org
Facebook: Impact San Antonio
Instagram:

To learn more about Texas Ramp Project, visit:
Website: https://texasramps.org/
Instagram:

Interview with Yvonne Grothues who oversees the women’s group that provides substantial grants to nonprofit organizations through collective giving and with Scott Badger who is the San Antonio Area Coordinator for the Texas Ramp Project, Scott manages volunteer teams that build wheelchair ramps fo...

06/06/2026

Meet Yvonne Grothues and Scott Badger – two San Antonians making a difference for others in our community. As president of Impact San Antonio, Yvonne oversees the women’s group that provides substantial grants to nonprofit organizations through collective giving. As the San Antonio Area Coordinator for the Texas Ramp Project, Scott manages volunteer teams that build wheelchair ramps for low-income adults and people with disabilities. His organization received one of Impact San Antonio’s grants. Together, they discuss how you can become part of their organizations; how the grant process works and why they are passionate about what they do.

To learn more about Impact San Antonio, please visit:
Their website: ImpactSanAntonio.org
Facebook: Impact San Antonio
Instagram:

To learn more about Texas Ramp Project, visit the following:
Their website: https://texasramps.org/
Instagram: tx_ramp_project

06/05/2026

Interview with Yvonne Grothues who oversees the women’s group that provides substantial grants to nonprofit organizations through collective giving and with Scott Badger who is the San Antonio Area Coordinator for the Texas Ramp Project, Scott manages volunteer teams that build wheelchair ramps for low-income adults and people with disabilities.

His organization received one of Impact San Antonio’s grants. Together, they discuss how you can become part of their organizations; how the grant process works and why they are passionate about what they do.
To learn more about Impact San Antonio, visit the following:
Website: ImpactSanAntonio.org; Facebook: Impact San Antonoi; Instagram:
To learn more about Texas Ramp Project, visit the following:
Website: https://texasramps.org/; Instagram: tx_ramp_project

05/31/2026

🔊Podcast Recommendation: Tapping Back into Laughter After Vision Loss

From awkward encounters to everyday mishaps, humor can help reframe some of the challenges that come with vision loss. Ricky talks with guest John Hewitt about finding the funny moments, laughing at yourself, and using humor as one more tool for navigating life.

Click below to listen! ⬇️

From awkward encounters to everyday mishaps, humor can help reframe some of the challenges that come with vision loss. Ricky talks with guest John Hewitt about finding the funny moments, laughing at yourself, and using humor as one more tool for navigating life.

05/31/2026

GO SPURS GO!

05/28/2026

As May comes to a close, we would like to extend a HUGE thank-you for a successful 28th Annual Low Vision Expo! Thank you to all our attendees, volunteers, and vendors for helping to make it awesome. 🤗

And an extra special thanks to Bob Dunlap Photography for capturing the day so beautifully! 📷Below is his video of the "Expo at a Glance," and you can click here to see his photos: https://ow.ly/Ptoq50Z4ZLh

05/02/2026

If you're attending our 28th annual Low Vision Expo today, don't forget to sign up for our raffle!! 🦉🎟️ All proceeds support services for individuals with vision loss.

Tickets are $5 each to be entered to win a one-night stay at the Marriott Hotel (including breakfast for two) OR a $100 Uber/Uber Eats gift card!

Visit the registration table for more information! Winners will be drawn at 12:45 p.m. 🤩

05/02/2026

Join us TODAY at the Low Vision Expo! We can't wait to see you there! 😍

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Marriott San Antonio Airport
77 NE Interstate Loop 410, 78216