Programs
Vista Center's Low Vision Clinic offers specially trained low vision optometrists who carefully measure the client’s functional vision by using equipment, lighting, and techniques designed specifically for those with low vision. A person with low vision has difficulty accomplishing visual tasks, even with prescribed corrective lenses. Usually it is possible to enhance remaining vision by utilizing low vision devices and by making environmental modifications.
Choices and Changes is an educational class designed to help those with vision loss understand the life changes they are experiencing and recognize the choices they have that help to keep their lives fulfilling and productive.
Orientation and mobility training teaches clients how to travel safely and independently and include working with him or her on crossing streets, using public transportation, walking with a guide dog, or other mobility needs. In addition, our instructors work with clients on school or workplace orientation.
Daily living skills instruction helps clients with everyday tasks made difficult by the loss of sight. Clients become more independent by learning cooking techniques, medical management, diabetic management, housekeeping, and money management.
Introductory and advanced classes in Braille reading and writing classes are available to anyone who is interested in learning Braille.
Computer classes using access technology, allows students to learn something new and enjoy the company of others.
The Youth Group engages in monthly events that are recreational or educational, and of special interest to blind and visually impaired youth and is available at no cost to school children in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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