The program provides the client with the opportunity to develop and practice skills of independent living through experience-appropriate, high-interest themes.

With the centre-based program, clients get to practice, sometimes for the first time, being away from home in an environment that is designed for success!

Most importantly, these classes provide an opportunity for clients to interact, learn, and share their unique experiences as individuals with visual impairments.

Training may include skills such :

• Grocery shopping and adaptive meal preparation

• Adaptive cleaning, home maintenance, and safety

• Accessible financial management, currency/money identification,

  and online or in-person banking

• Personal management including clothing identification and care,

  grooming and hygiene, and medication management

• Time management