Pat is one of our pilots who was struck by a car in January while riding on Alcoa Hwy. He is currently at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta where they specialize in traumatic brain and spinal injuries. Pat’s left leg was badly mangled and he nearly lost it. He is very lucky to be alive, owed in part to being … Continue reading
Our new representative for 2016 is Katie Crutcher. Welcome Katie. To help Club VIBES get to know Katie, we have asked her a few questions. 1. Where are you from? I am from Memphis, Tennessee! I have lived there my whole life until I moved to UT. 2. What brought you to UT and especially, Delta Gamma? I was brought … Continue reading
Club VIBES is so very pleased to have the backing of our University of Tennessee Delta Gamma Chapter. Over the last six years they have raised many, many dollars to support our program efforts. The ladies of Delta Gamma have volunteered countless hours to strengthen our partnership and to learn much more about life as a visually impaired person. The … Continue reading
After a little reflection, all of us can name those people who had had the greatest influence on our lives: parents, favorite teachers, etc. Sometimes, however, people who only touch our lives very briefly may have a significant impact as well.
As a blind or visually impaired student, there are all kinds of things that the others kids do that people say you can’t, and, to be honest, there are a few you will have to cross off your list. If you’re a boy, you’re never going to be quarterback of the football team, and, if you’re a girl, it’s not … Continue reading