HGS Presents: "Talk to ME!" with Michael Garrett

One in 10 older Texans will experience significant visual impairment, and few people in senior services have training specific to this population. There are little things we do that can create unintentional barriers to visually impaired clients. In this interactive presentation, Michael will challenge our assumptions and give us opportunities to rethink how best to serve this population.

About the Presenter:

Michael Garrett is a life-long advocate for people with disabilities, especially those living with visual impairments. Because of his work at the local, state, and national levels, Michael was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Independent Living Council. He also serves as the Treasurer of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the Chair of the Houston Center for Independent Living, and the Secretary of Houston’s ACB chapter. A graduate of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the University of Texas at Austin, Michael retired from JP Morgan Chase as an investment analyst. He’s also an avid sports fan and a long-time participant in the National Beep Baseball Association. He’s also a member of New Faith Church, serving as an associate minister working with the Disabilities Ministry Team and Pr*son ministry.

This presentation is FREE for members! Not a member? Now is a great time to join, with membership running through December 2025: The Houston Gerontological Society (hgsociety.org)

Host or Publisher Houston Gerontological Society