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Groups
& Services
COVE has many services and groups to meet the needs of individuals
dealing with vision loss. COVE also has a monthly mailing list
that contains updated meeting information for each group. To sign
up, please call the office and ask to be added to the mailing
or email list.
Group
Meetings Schedule
Services
Assistive
Technology
During AT training, clients learn to use devices to assist them
with everything from household management to fulfilling their
duties at work. These include magnification devices that help
a client see objects in greater detail, scanning units that read
printed text out loud, advanced computer software that magnifies
the screen and/or reads what’s on the screen, apps that
can be used on a smart phone or tablet, and so much more. With
assistive technology skills under their belt, clients are more
confident as they enter the competitive workforce or attend college.
Employment
Services
Work preparation such as AWE, resumes, interviews and
learning about how to conduct effective job searches.
Independent
Living Skills
Independent Living Skills Training consists of developing skills,
strategies, and techniques to aid those dealing with vision loss
to function independently. These skills include tasks for daily
living such as meal preparation, household management, handling
print material, shopping, travel utilizing various modes of transportation,
advocacy, and many other skills to aid in remaining independent.
Additional
skills also include dealing with the emotional aspects of vision
loss, connecting with others living with visual impairment, and
developing confidence to be a productive and active member of
their community.
Independent
Living Skills training offers something for anyone who is low
vision, has severe vision loss, or is blind. Training can consist
of one session or multiple sessions depending on the expressed
needs of the client.
Orientation
and Mobility
Orientation and Mobility is a set of concepts and techniques for
safe, efficient travel by individuals with visual impairments
in all environments and under all conditions (Jacobson, 2013).
Having
great O&M skills allows the client to feel confident when
traveling around their neighborhoods, school, and even train stations
and airports. O&M training involves not just the use of a
white cane, but also understanding traffic patterns, estimating
distance travelled on foot, directional orientation, problem solving,
and using GPS and AI devices for directions and reading signage.
Having the knowledge to safely and efficiently get from one place
to another is important for a client to gain independence.
Groups
Adjusting
to Sight Loss
These meetings allow anyone dealing with sight loss to share questions,
challenges, and triumphs with others also dealing with sight loss..
Family and friends are also welcome. Informational presentations
are also given from service organizations and local community
groups. Demonstrations and information is also shared to aid individuals
in daily living skills and to stay up to date with aids and technology
available to visually impaired persons.
Crafters
Creativity is unique to human kind, and just because a client
has low vision or is blind doesn’t mean that the urge to
be creative is dampened. Just like everything else, crafting with
low vision/blindness can be challenging, but there are different
methods and tricks one can apply. Knitting and crochet, mosaics
and macrame, decorative wreath weaving and terrarium building,
our creativity is boundless!
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