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When
people are dealing with the frustrations of visual impairment, it
is comforting to be able to spend time with other people with
similar eye conditions and share the problems and the SOLUTIONS
for those frustrations. As you advance through the sessions you
will have ample opportunity for individual attention within the
class setting or in private sessions if you choose.
Most of the clients who take
advantage of our Daily Living Program services are folks who
are not going back to work, who appreciate the group setting. If
you are in a hurry and need specific skills to help get ready to
return to the main stream and the world of work, we can modify a
program to meet your specific needs and speed you through an
individualized course.
So what do we actually teach?
The Daily Living Program involves
learning new techniques for daily living tasks, handling money,
safely preparing simple meals, labeling medications, grooming, and
being able to access books. There is also instruction
in tips and tools used for managing personal finances, address
books and correspondence. Developing or continuing leisure
activities and many other topics are also addressed.
Clients learn about many handy
devices invented to make living with reduced vision much easier.
Coping classes help clients and loved ones through necessary role
changes.
A client at her exit interview said
“I didn’t know what I didn’t know and I’m so glad I took a
chance and came to the Center.” So if you are dealing with a
visual impairment and would like to join one of our Daily Living
Program groups to find out what new things you can learn to
help you cope, give us a call.
Personal
Finances
- Money identification of
coins and bills
- Check writing including
guides and large print checks
- Check registers in large
print or stored auditorily
- Talking calculators
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Home
Management
- Pouring
- How to plus aids and
appliances
- Cooking
- Safety techniques
- How to plus aids and
appliances
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Orientation and mobility courses are available starting with
safe ways of moving around at home or at the center. If desired,
advancing to moving safely around in one's neighborhood, the
grocery store or even riding the bus. Additional needs for
independent travel are addressed on an individual basis.
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