PROGRAMS

Transforming Lives, One Individual at a Time.

Our Mission:  We empower people with vision loss or blindness by providing support, education, and training in assistive technology and independent living skills.

Independent Living Skills Program

Adjustment to vision loss can be a difficult process.  Our goal is to provide you with the skills needed to live confidently and independently after vision loss.  Our certified instructors will teach you the techniques and strategies needed to perform daily tasks, such as cooking, managing medications, and household organization.  Included in the Independent Living Skills  program will be an introduction to assistive technologies and devices that can ease frustrations and and help you stay connected.

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Mobile Technology- iPhone & iPad Training Program

Our Mobile Technology program will teach you how to functionally use iPhones and iPads using the iOS built in accessibility features such as low vision modifications, to adjust text size and contrast, and/or the VoiceOver feature.  Apps for daily living, such as Seeing AI talking camera for the blind, Be my Eyes and others are explored.

The Learning Lab Program

The Learning Lab uses the Windows platform, and will teach you how to access a personal computer using Zoom Text, a magnification software program, Job Access with Speech (JAWS), an accessible screen reader, and Fusion, which combines both features.

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Low Vision Occupational Therapy Services & VLANJ @Home

Our dual certified Occupational Therapist, who specializes in low vision rehabilitation, teaches you how to optimize using your remaining sight to perform daily living tasks, with maximum safety and independence.  This service can be prescribed by your physician and is covered under most major insurances.

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Virtual Program & Schedule

Learn more about our virtual opportunities offered on the Zoom virtual platform, which you can join via the Zoom app, via a mobile phone, or landline. 

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Community Education

We provide education on eye health, eye conditions and resources through our Community Education program, which is available upon request.

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