Houston Area Visually Impaired Network - HAVIN

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.

Registration for HAVIN drawing - Win a private wine class for 20 Thank you for your interest but registration for this drawing is now closed.

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.

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!

HAVIN Insight Expo Attendee Registration 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...

🥳 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.

HAVIN Insight Expo Attendee Registration 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...