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
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