Accommodations: 

Participants will have their own private room.

Separate residential house for male and female residents. Each residential house will also have a house parent.

Three meals per day are provided.

Training:

Braille Milestone 1: Non-Contracted Braille: the client shall know the alphabet, numbers and basic punctuation; the client shall be able to read words and write words utilizing a slate and stylus; the client shall be able to create braille labels.

Braille Milestone 2: Contracted Braille: the client shall read twenty (20) words per minute; the client shall write eight (8) words per minute with a slate and stylus.

Basic Sign: Individuals will learn the manual alphabet “A-Z” and conversational signs.

Independent Living:

Communication- to include time telling with clocks and watches as appropriate

Money Management- bill and coin identification; check writing; online payments; checking account management on paper and online

Medical Management- identification; administration of oral, liquid, eye drops, etc…; diabetic needs

Eating –locating plate, glass, utensils; locating food; adding condiments; using a pusher; cutting food;

Clothing –identifying; labeling; laundry

Grooming –makeup; shaving; hair care; nail care; oral care

Personal Items –organization and labeling techniques

Housekeeping –dusting; sweeping; mopping; vacuuming; cleaning mirrors and glass; dishes by hand and automatic dishwashers

Sewing –needle threading(options); 2-hole button; 4-hole button; basic seam; hemming; advanced sewing as requested

Crafting options –as requested- options for the home

Cooking:

Accessing Recipes –low vision user; blind user; multi-disabled individual

Operation and use of appliances –marking and setting stove dial; proper centering techniques; safety; options for marking other than tactile; safety for electric skillets; opening cans

Meal prep –pouring; kitchen organization; spreading; stirring; peeling; cleaning; safety for chopping, slicing, peeling; determining doneness; determining freshness

Grocery shopping –developing a list or access to a list; advocacy when shopping

Kitchen Safety –organization; storing clean and dirty knives; locating electrical cords; cleaning spills; cleaning up glass; carrying and transferring hot items; electrical appliances

Low vision topics:

Sunglasses; lighting; glare reduction; contrast and color

Phone Use- to include apps, text, email, contacts, appointments, writing lists/notes

Basic AT- keyboarding, email, saving files, etc…

Orientation and Mobility:

Travel through an indoor environment only.

Basic Environmental Information gathering techniques, problem solving techniques and self-monitoring through Socratic instructional methodologies.

Instruction in trailing and sighted guide

Other Services:

Support Group/Bible Study

Individuals will learn how to cope with their dual sensory loss.

Indoor recreation options and adaptive games

Indoor exercise options

Advocacy:

Individuals will learn how to seek assistance, rights and responsibilities pertaining to their disability.

Leisure activities:

Individuals will participate in various activities to learn interpersonal and social skills, how to properly utilize Support Service Providers and/or interpreters.

**NOTE: Length of training and cost are subject to change depending on individual’s needs and cost of living.