VISION LOSS ASSISTANCE

ADVOCACY
Promoting change in public policy and resources that lead to greater self-determination among persons who are blind or visually impaired. 
BRAILLE INSTRUCTION
Reading and writing Braille efficiently and to use the Perkins Braillewriter and Slate Stylus effectively. 

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
Keyboard training, typing and software that speaks, displays lessons on screen and includes drills, practice and typing games.  
INDEPENDENT LIVING
 Improving daily living for each individual: bedroom safety, dressing and grooming, eating and drinking, bath an toilet aids, food preparation, kitchen navigation, writing, recreation and exercise.

JOB READINESS
Providing individuals with disabilities an opportunity to develop job-seeking and job-retention skills. Instruction includes job readiness training, interview techniques, application process, role playing and feedback.

MICRO-ENTERPRISE
Promoting e-commerce by incorporating Internet technology into  micro-enterprise development. software applications, sound business plans, etc.

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
Promoting safe travel and independence in all familiar and unfamiliar areas.


MICROENTERPRISE TRAINING
  • Microenterprise skills training begins with a financial literacy course designed for clients with little knowledge or exposure to the banking system, poor or unfavorable credit, and a lack of basic financial management skills.
     
  • Business plan development, insurance and types of business ownership

  • Target Markets

  • Marketing and Market Research

  • Credit and Financing

  • Record Keeping and Management

  • Introduction to Cash Flow

  • Legal, Tax and Governmental Compliance



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LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Training and technical assistance activities are designed to produce measurable results for the organizations served.

  • Board Composition and Function
  • Staff Professional and Career Development
    Training and Development of Volunteers
    Succession Planning

  • Board Governance
  • Systems: Management, Human Resources, Financial, IT, Planning, Policies and Procedures

  • Fiscal Controls

  • Communications Strategy

  • Non-Profit Incorporation

  • Grant Writing Training

    Program Development

  • Evaluation of Outcomes

    Community Engagement

  • Community Asset Mapping

    Community Needs Assessment