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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

F A S T
Fundamental Aspects of Skills Training
This class is designed to help people with visual impairments become familiar with and accomplishing household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

S O L V E
Strategies and Options for Low Vision Enhancement
This class is a continuation of the O A S I S group and includes demonstrations of various devices for enhancing a person's abilities to make use of any remaining vision.

O A S I S
Orientation and Adjustment to Sight Impaired Services
This class is mandatory for all persons participating in facility-based services. It includes structure of the eye, causes of blindness, and gives information regarding rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility instruction, and other ACBVI services.


G Y S T
Get Your Stuff Together
Each small group that uses this name is a support group for people who are dealing with issues related to visual impairment or blindness.

C U R E
Comprehending and Utilizing Resources Effectively
This group examines a variety of community resources available specifically for people with visual impairments and other resources that are for people with disabilities, or the general public.

MEN AT WORK
This group is for men who would like to discuss issues relating to personal and social independence in a confidential environment. Topics will range from activities of daily living to hobbies and recreation to relationships and more.

W R A P
Weekly Rehabilitation and Adjustment Program
Eight-week multifaceted class designed to facilitate personal and social independence through providing basic training and education in communication skills, home and self management, and kitchen skills. Issues associated with orientation and mobility are also addressed.

L I P
Life's Ills and Pills
New support group for visually impaired individuals who need to learn how to live successfully with chronic pain and/or health issues.

A C T
Adaptive Cooking Techniques
ACT provides instruction in various types of adaptive cooking including the microwave, the stovetop, and the oven.

F A D
Fitness and Diabetes

O I L
Organizing, Identifying and Labeling

O I L
How the West Was Won

 



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