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About Us
The Texas Center for
the Physically Impaired (TCPI) is a division of
International Services for the Visually Challenged
(ISPC).*
Our goal is to serve the needs of the physically challenged
and their family members in the United States and Canada so that they may be
better able to cope with their problems and have a better quality of life.
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* We
started as the Texas Center
for the Physically Impaired.
Later, when we became involved in international projects,
we changed the name to International
Services for the Physically Challenged,
but retained the legal right to operate in Texas as TCPI.
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Who We Are
 The
organization was founded by Robert Langford (shown left at his computer),
who holds a Ph.D. from New York University in Rehabilitation-Administration
and has 50 years experience, largely at the CEO level. Volunteers
provide invaluable assistance in computer refurbishing, circulation
of movies, clerical work, packing, shipping, and legal advice.
Our work has been widely publicized in magazines for the blind.
Last year 15 programs were presented about the organization, including presentations
on television and radio, and programs at Lion Clubs and senior groups. An article
in Advocate Magazine
(May 2004) tells the whole exciting saga of Robert Langford's lifelong work
on behalf of the visually impaired.
Information, Counseling, and Referrals
The people that call us want to know where to start in the jungle
of health and rehabilitation agencies. We try to help them get the
information they need to start a solution for themselves or the
family member—to know what to do first and where to get help.
This is accomplished by:
- Communicating, cooperating, and sharing
with governmental and private agencies on a worldwide basis.
- Obtaining educational, financial, and
electronic equipment resources from corporations and governmental
organizations that are willing to invest in underdeveloped skills
of physically challenged persons.
- Meeting face-to-face with schools and
individuals to foster understanding and friendship. These meetings
can lead to better training programs that prepare people to shoulder
responsibility for themselves and lead more productive and rewarding
lives.
Read more.
On-site Counseling
The International Services for the Physically Challenged works with
private and public organizations to provide on-site evaluations,
achievement planning, training materials and equipment.
Read
more.
| Meet our Governing Board, Officers,
and Volunteer Members: |
| Officers: |
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President: Robert Langford, Ph.D. Photo
First Vice-President, Fund-Raising: Jetta Hoffman Photo
Second Vice-President, Fund-Raising: Richard Robbins Photo
Secretary: Joanne A. Bowles
Treasurer and Director of Financial Management and Record-Keeping: Anna Lee
Mann Photo
Director of Descriptive Video Circulation:
Sandra McCreery
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Directors:
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Karen M. Bruyere
James R. Pratt |
Community Advisory Council: |
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John Austin, Director of Computer Refurbishing
Program Photo
Gil Brand, Director of NTPCUG Volunteers for Computer Photo
Jesse Hastcoat, Co-Coordinator of NTPCUG Computer Refurbishing Activities
Billy Gilbreath, Co-Coordinator of NTPCUG Computer Refurbishing Activities
Mary McWilliams Johnson, Webmaster Photo
Ray Enstam, Consultant for Legal Activities
Michael Dardick, Consultant for Business Activities
Doris Langford, Coordinator of Office Quality Control Photo |
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International Services for the Visually Challenged Auxiliary
(The Auxiliary conducts public
relations and fund-raising activities)
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President: Patricia Attebery
Vice President: David G. Brand Photo
Secretary: Mary G. Johnson Photo
Treasurer: Harry I. Swiff Photo
Assistant Treasurer: Robert Langford Photo |
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For more information about our programs or to make a tax-deductible
contribution, please contact:
Robert Langford Ph.D., President
Texas Center for the Physically Impaired
11330 Quail Run
Dallas, Texas 75238
Tel: (214) 340 6328
Fax: (214) 340 0870
E-mail: boblang@airmail.net
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