Vision Impaired Persons Support
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Computers & Technology
- Crisis Support
- Education & Literacy
- People with Disabilities
Location
618 14th StreetPMB 264, 1320 Standiford VAe. Ste 4 - 95350Modesto, CA 95354 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To provide a place of Compassion,
Understanding, Education and Personal Growth
for any person that is vision impaired.
Description
Programs we provide free of charge:
KIDS are VIPS-daily living skills, braille, computers and electric note takers, peer support, advocacy and career exploration for those under age 18.
Independent Living Skills-techniques used in daily activities, including cooking, organization, home management and signature writing.
Braille Insruction-instruction in Literary, Nemeth and computer Braille codes.
Computer Training-uses assistive technology. Developes skills in JAWS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access e-mail, Navigating the internet.
Braille - Note/Voice-learn how to use the word processor, address book and planner.
Support Groups for Visually Impaired, family & friends-Offers ideas and suggestionsto minimize frustrations encountered on a daily basis.
Community Connections-Provides information and refers individuals to the proper agencies and organizations.