Texas Commission for the Blind Report, Volume 8, Number 1, April 1992 Page: Front Cover
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4800 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756 512/459-2500e e
TURNER
NAMED
CHAIRMAN
Governor Ann W. Richards
has appointed John M. Turner
of Dallas as the new chairman
of the Texas Commission for the
Blind. A long-time member of
the Commission, Turner served San Antonio Board member Larry
on the agency's governing board Johnson (l.) and Commission Chairman
John Turner during a gathering in San
from 1969 to 1987. In 1989 he Antonio.
returned to fill an unexpired
term. Governor Richards appointed Turner to a new six-year
term in October 1991.
Turner is a graduate of the University of North Texas in
Denton and has a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He
is employed as an independent life insurance sales
representative and is active in numerous civic and professional
organizations, including his role as a trustee with The Seeing
Eye, Inc., an internationally known dog guide training school
based in New Jersey.
"This is a crucial period for health and human services in
Texas," says Turner, "and it is equally important for services
and programs for Texans who are blind and visually impaired."
A former client of the Commission. Turner is determined to
see other blind and visually disabled persons "be as productive
and independent as possible through rehabilitation services
and educational programs."FREE EYE CARE
FOR THE ELDERLY
The National Eye Care
Project (NECP) provides
medical eye care to senior
citizens who normally go
without regular eye exams.
About 50% of the population
that is blind is over age 65. It is
estimated that half of all
blindness can be prevented.
Interested persons can call 1-
800-222-EYES from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Eligible callers are referred to a
statewide network of volunteer
ophthalmologists who provide
complete eye examinations and
necessary treatment free of
charge. Since the program
began in 1986, it has received
more than 10,000 calls.
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