Even when you can't regain your vision, you can retain your independence. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind can help. CLB professionals meet with you to design a program tailored to meet your individual needs. Rehabilitation and mobility instructors lead you through hands-on practice in successfully facing daily challenges including managing household chores, traveling in the community and managing personal finances. You'll receive hands-on practice in negotiating different environments including your home, office and other places in the community.
Instruction includes successfully using public transportation and public thoroughfares.
Independent living skills training At CLB, you'll learn techniques for accomplishing daily tasks such as using writing guides, identifying money, using the phone, cooking, housekeeping and laundry care. Organizational strategies and hands-on application in your home or community complement the instruction. Braille and keyboarding instruction CLB offers keyboarding courses for beginners to advanced typists. You'll receive instruction and practice in eight-week courses or individual sessions. Courses focus on developing keyboarding speed and accuracy.