Although he expects to get his vision back, Berans has been at the center for just over three months and is still learning Braille. I didn't know anything about it until I came here. He has some vision and is required to wear sleep shades during the day so he is not dependent on the vision that he has. The orientation center is a place where blind and visually impaired adults learn to cope with their blindness. Adults stay at the center for an average of six months and take classes to teach them skills that will help them function in the real world.
Vocational rehabilitation teaches the skills and means of finding a job.
This division also works on educating the public to dispel negative myths regarding the ability of visually impaired persons to work. The independent living rehabilitation program focuses on teaching Iowans the skills to live independently in their own homes. The fourth division, the library, provides literature for those unable to read standard print. Books and magazines are printed in Braille, large print, and are produced in audio and video. A typical day at the center begins with breakfast at 7 a.m.