Our Mission
Living Beyond Limits offers vital integrated mentoring programs for the blind and vision-impaired community. We facilitate positive interactions through education, training, empowerment resources, and social networking, which are crucial to living a rewarding life.
About us
Living Beyond Limits is a 501C3 Non Profit organization. Melva Henderson, the founder, composed her life experiences as a visually impaired woman to create an organization to assist others in achieving their life aspirations. Through her compassion and confidence in the blind community, she is dedicated to bringing awareness, vanquishing misconceptions, and advocating for upward mobility. Living Beyond Limits uses a comprehensive person-centered planning approach to meet each person's needs.
Who We Serve
Living Beyond Limits supports blind visually impaired men and women 18 years and older through engagement, encouragement, and education. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 7 million Americans live with vision loss or blindness. Unfortunately, many American people who experience vision loss are uncertain about the resources available for the blind community.
Our Motto
The blind can lead the blind.
We are aware of the lack of understanding about the blind community. We hope to bridge the gap, build connections and experience opportunities the world has to offer. Our services are led by experienced and trained professionals who are BVI. We believe it is imperative to live a rewarding and liberating life. Our purpose is to remove barriers, create solutions and expand possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential.
Living Beyond Limits is a unique nonprofit organization. We are committed to the blind community by providing personal and professional development resources. We provide supportive mentoring programs and educational training opportunities to ensure the needs of our consumers are met. Living Beyond Limits services are resources to empower and influence healthy living despite a physical disability.
Awards
Your services and contribution within the BVI community are honorable. If you are/or you know someone who has employed phenomenal work in the BVI community Living Beyond Limits want to recognize and celebrate you during our annual conference banquet. Please complete and submit an essay by April 30.
Upcoming Events
Growing Intentionally to Live Beyond Limits
• Dates & Times:
• Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Bold Voices Seminar
• Location: Dallas Public Library, Bachman Lake Branch
• Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Stage Play: Seeing Me for Me
• Location: Dallas Museum of Art (Harwood & Ross Ave)
• Two Showtimes: 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
• Activities & Program Highlights:
• Bold Voices Seminar: Motivational keynote speakers (all blind or visually impaired leaders), introduction of Living Beyond Limits’ new mission and programs, interactive discussions, networking opportunities.
• Stage Play: Seeing Me for Me, a performing arts project highlighting identity, resilience, and empowerment. This production will also include live descriptive audio to ensure accessibility for blind and visually impaired attendees.
Supportive Conversation
Every 3rd Monday we meet Face to Face at 6 PM to 7 PM at Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
Every 4th Friday we have a support group online from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Zoom (Link provided upon request)
Training Workshops
For more information on workshop training. Please contact info@livingbeyondlimitsus.org or call (972)804-0678
Living Beyond Limits Conference Information (click to register)
Why should you attend the LBL conference
·Advance and learn new skills
·Become motivated and inspired to reach, discover new goals
·To expand your network
The conference will be held at Embassy suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center
2727 N. Stemmons FWY Dallas, Texas 75207
Friday, October 4th & Saturday October 5th 2024. Living Beyond Limits conference is a two-day event to build strengthen and unite the community.