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.

Programs for an Independent Life

 

Independent Living Skills Program 

The loss of vision can be difficult, however, we are here to support you.  In this program, we offer skills for a better life.  Our caring and experienced instructors will provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to guide you towards achieving independence and self-confidence. With basic training from our skilled instructors, you can build confidence and learn tips and/or tricks for kitchen and home safety. Also, develop self-assurance during travel and mobility with our experienced Orientation & Mobility instructors who will help you navigate your environment. In this program we offer the following opportunities:

  • Home safety and fall prevention in our Back-to-Basics Class
  • Adaptive cooking skills in our Healthy Options Cooking Class
  • On-site Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training with a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
  • Opportunities for community Orientation and Mobility excursions to learn how to practice and reinforce skills accompanied by a Certified Orientation Mobility Specialist and VLANJ staff
  • An introduction to Assistive Technology and helpful devices
  • Available resources will be shared

Programa de Habilidades de Vida Independiente, un programa de 6 semanas-

Nuestro objetivo es brindarle las habilidades necesarias para vivir con confianza e independencia después de la pérdida de la visión. Nuestros instructores certificados te enseñarán las técnicas y estrategias necesarias para realizar las tareas diarias, como cocinar, administrar medicamentos y organizar el hogar.

 También se incluye una introducción a las tecnologías y dispositivos de asistencia, que pueden aliviar las frustraciones y ayudarlo a mantenerse conectado.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con nuestro coordinador de programas al (973) 627-0055, ext, 6

Holistic Wellness Program 

The Holistic Wellness Program is designed to strengthen your mind, body, and build a sense of community and connection with others.  It also serves to enhance your emotional and physical well-being through classes such as:

  • Fit-n-Balance- Offers a light cardio workout using resistance training with weights, balance exercises, and stretching for flexibility.
  • Healing through Drumming- Djembe and Ashiko drums are both African drums that you can play with your hands and provides a powerful therapeutic experience. The facilitator will introduce the language of the drum to communicate as individuals and part of a group, creating a sense of community and unity.
  • Horticulture- This class provides opportunities to explore the olfactory and tactile senses, while working with flowers, plants, and herbs. Horticultural education will also teach you about plant science, the origin of plants and how to care for them.
  • Healthy Options Cooking Class- In this class you will explore healthy recipes, learning to use herbs and new flavors, and incorporate adaptive strategies and helpful tools.
  • Art Studio- The creative arts can provide therapeutic benefits in promoting a sense of well-being.

Courses offered pending staff availability and participant interest.

For more information, please contact Program Director, Vicki Lowrie at (973) 627-0055, extension 4.