Independent Living Skills
Group and individual training is available in the areas of low vision, living skills, orientation and mobility, and adjustment to visual impairment. Certified rehabilitation instructors teach students in the home and community. Group classes can accommodate up to 10 students at once.
G.O.A.L.S.
(General Orientation to Adaptive Living Skills) Basic vision loss rehabilitation classes are held Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 - 2:15. Learn valuable skills such as:
Low Vision: history of low vision, definitions of legal blindness; low vision evaluations, eye care professionals; anatomy of the eye, causes of visual impairments, eccentric viewing; basics of optics, magnification, lighting; distance magnification (telescopes, 'monocular's), CCTV, computer screen magnification, UV filters; and consumer education and advocacy and the ADA.
Adjustment Support Group: Introduction and general orientation to SAAVI; transportation options; adjusting to visual impairment; the Loss/Grief cycle; positive thinking and self esteem; stress reduction.
S.T.A.R.S.
(Special Training and Advanced Rehabilitation Services) Advanced vision loss rehabilitation classes are held every Thursday from 9:30 - 2:15 and change topics every month. Topics include:
Travel tips/personal safety, guest speakers, low vision adaptive equipment
Community outings to low vision clinics and services, self-esteem and adjusting to blindness
Assertiveness / coping skills, personal financial planning, communications and technologies;
Low vision current events, nutrition, container gardening;
Community resources, personal psychology, kitchen skills
Orientation & Mobility Training
This educational process prepares an individual to travel safely in his or her surroundings. Orientation uses the remaining senses to establish one's position and relationship to other significant objects in the environment. Mobility is the ability to move from a present position to a desired location or position in another part of the environment in a safe and efficient manner.
Goes on Wheels Goals Group
Classes are held throughout the community and surrounding areas including Green Valley, Rancho Vistoso and Santa Cruz County.