Specific skills are needed to accomplish these tasks that millions of successful people use every day. Our rehabilitation division offers services and resources to people who are blind or low vision that need assistance in gaining specific skills to live more independently. Whether a person has recently lost their sight or has been blind or deafblind from birth, Envision's specialists can evaluate needs, offer resources and provide services to assist individuals in adapting to vision loss. The Envision rehabilitation staff provides disabled individuals with information concerning resources available to them in the community. Techniques taught include traveling with a cane, use of public transportation and maximizing the use of low vision.
Training also involves environmental cues and use of compass directions.
Deafblind Services Statewide, deafblind services are funded through a grant. This program performs outreach services to people who are deafblind and agencies who serve them throughout Kansas. Consumers served by this program receive guidance in identifying community-based support systems and housing options. The program also strives to increase the number of agencies and programs serving people who are dual-sensory impaired. Communication Assistance Envision provides coordination of communication assistance for Kansans who are deafblind.