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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 Independent Living Skills 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?
Independent Living Skills involves
learning new techniques for daily living tasks, handling money,
safely preparing simple meals, labeling medications, grooming, and
getting around in familiar environments. 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 Independent
Living Skills 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 on cassette tape
- 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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Advanced orientation and mobility
courses are available to assist in riding the bus or walking in
areas outside the immediate home area. Additional needs for
independent travel are addressed on an individual basis.
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