   
"Woof to Woof"
is a fundraiser
for
formerly The Doran Center
Vista Center empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest.
Vista Center is the premier resource for individuals with vision loss in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, serving approximately 2,500 clients and families each year!
Vista Center enables clients to achieve their highest potential through programs that promote independence and improve their quality of life.
• Low Vision Evaluations are provided by specially trained low vision optometrists. Typically, they prescribe optical aids tp help the client use his/her remaining vision effectively.
• Social Services. Vista Center Staff helps both clients and families learn about the resources and programs available at Vista Center as well as community resources that assist them in adapting to vision loss.
• Counsleors help clients and their families cope with the special problems that accompany the loss of sight.
• Support groups, led by our counseling staff, provide an opportunity for clients to talk about strategies for coping with sight loss and build their own support "community."
• Choices and Changes offers education and training in managing sight loss.
• Orientation and Mobility Training teaches clients how to live more independently, including crossing streets safely, using public transportation and acclimating to school or work place.
• Living Skills Instruction aids clients with day-to-day tasks that become difficult with the loss of sight. Clients learn skills such as cooking, housekeeping and money management.
• Diabetes Management enables the client with diabetes to independently comply with physician instructions.
• A New World of Vision is an introduction to high-and-low-tech products for people who are visually impaired.
• Braille classes offer an alternative method of reading and writing for the blind or visually impaired.
• Teachers of the Visually Impaired work with students in their classrooms in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.
• The Health Library offers a variety of scientifically-based medical information on vision loss and rehabilitation. The volunteer staff can search accessible media for medical information for anyone who is blind/visually impaired and requests assistance.
• The Store at Vista Center is stocked with a variety of products that can help people who are blind or visually impaired lead more independent lives.
• Youth Group activities enable our young clients to engage in monthly recreational and educational activities which are specially planned and adapted for students with blindness and vision impairments. The experiences also teach important social, recreational, mobility and daily living skills.
• Well-trained volunteers work directly with our clients, filling a variety of needs such as reading mail, helping with shopping, and lending friendly support.
 www.vistacenter.org
For More Information:
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
(650) 858-0202 or (831) 458-9766 |
