Senior Services and Eligibility

Unlike many of our other employment-related services, our senior services unit does not focus on helping people find or keep jobs.

Instead, we offer counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and ability to live independently.

Vision difficulties may include problems with reading, meal preparation, travel, self care, and other problems that arise due to eye conditions and deteriorating sight.

Most of our clients are over age 55 and are often dealing with other age-related issues in addition to changes in vision.

We provide services directly or through referral to community agencies. Services include:

• Low vision aids and other adaptive devices
• Travel skill training
• Training in daily living skills
• Rehabilitation counseling, referral and advocacy services
• Communication Center services

Depending upon your needs, we may include a rehabilitation counselor, rehabilitation teacher, volunteers or a peer support network, all of whom are focused on helping people live more independently.

Services may be provided in your local area at senior centers, public libraries, churches, or in your home. Services may be provided in groups, through general information seminars, or in one-on-one sessions.

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For further information, please call 651-642-0870.