February 2, 2010
L-R: Gary Edwards, Marsha Snow, Michael Hill, Scelelar Jefferson, Kathy Weise, John Amos, Felton Perry, Joseph Fleming, Deborrah Nowakowski and Richard Stroud. Download image.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry has won the 2010 Life Without Limits Outstanding Volunteer Award from United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Birmingham.
The award celebrates those in the community who help children and adults with cerebral palsy and other physical and developmental disabilities live safe and rewarding lives through specialized programs and services. The honor was presented Jan. 27 during UCP's annual Life Without Limits awards luncheon.
Each year the School of Optometry faculty and students volunteer more than 200 service hours to perform comprehensive eye exams, eyeglass prescriptions and fittings, eyeglass repair, and deliver specialized equipment for individuals who require low-vision assistance from magnifiers, telescopes and other optical devices. Volunteers also conduct pre-kindergarten vision screenings through UCP's Hand in Hand children's program.
"These services certainly provide immediate impact and help better the quality of life for each individual served," UCP organizers said during the awards lunch. "For taking the lead in this effort in our community and for helping people with disabilities live life without limits by meeting their health and wellness needs, we honor the UAB School of Optometry."
UCP serves more than 3,200 people with a wide range of abilities each year through programs and services offered at two facilities in Birmingham and through community-based programs provided in the Greater Birmingham area and surrounding counties. For more information, call 205-944-3900 or visit www.ucpbham.com
About the UAB School of Optometry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry is recognized nationally for its significant contributions to eye and vision care knowledge and vision science. Founded in 1969, the school is the only institution in Alabama to offer the four-year doctor of optometry degree.