Independent Living Program
Goal
The goal of the Independent Living - Adult Program is to enable blind and severely visually impaired adults to live more independently in their homes and communities with a maximum degree of self direction.
Video Tour
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Described Video
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Captioned Video
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Eligibility
An adult must have a visual impairment in both eyes and require services to improve or maintain their independence at their home and community.
Services
Services may include:
- Information and Referral
- Independent Living Skills Training
- Orientation and Mobility (Skills to Travel Independently)
- Adjustment to Blindness
- Advocacy Training
- Low Vision Services
- Public Education
- Prevention of Blindness
Plan
A plan for services will be jointly developed based on an assessment of skills.
Rights and Review Process
An applicant or eligible individual has a right to request a review of any decision made by DBS concerning the provision or denial of services. Read about the Rights and Review Process as it applies to the Independent Living Program.
Hadley Help is in Sight
The Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers
free, self-paced, distance education courses for adults 55+ and those with vision loss
. Programs range from technology training and Braille literacy to independent living and adjusting to vision loss, with all courses offered entirely tuition-free. Goto Hadley | Free Help and Learning for Adults with Vision Loss.
Useful Websites
These are some useful sites.
