In 2000 in Dallas, Texas, a gentleman by the name of Mark Marvel was losing his eyesight due to undetected diabetes. Looking for help, Marvel became increasingly frustrated with the lack of services that he thought he needed. He couldn't find local support for products for the blind or information on services such as job assistance, computer education or other information with regard to visual impairments and the workplace.

The Texas Commission for the Blind had a support group that provided a meeting place and a support system for the blind, visually impaired and their families. Those who attended named the group Blind Ambitions and Marvel took it over. He provided guest speakers that were resources for personal growth, job training, psychological support and family education.

The result was tremendous appreciation, local acknowledgement and growth. Blind Ambitions Groups grew to four support groups in Texas, with one in both Georgia and Albuquerque as well. Blind Ambitions Groups acquired the Low Vision Network of Texas which allowed Marvel to expand to 27 support groups in Texas.

The expansion included a radio show dedicated to the blind and visually impaired. The Sound of Sight is a talk show format that deals with issues of the blind community.

Blind Ambitions Groups is now a 501(c)3 non-profit that also includes Eyes on Employment, an assistive job training and placement program in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. To date BAG will celebrate five years of service to the Dallas/Ft. Worth blind community.