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The Center for Visually Handicapped Adults Programs
OUR MISSION:
The Center for Visually Handicapped Adults is a non-profit charitable organization. The objective is to enrich the lives of visually impaired seniors and others in our community who suffered the impairment of their sight.
The unique feature of the Center, apart from the variety of the programs and classes offered, is the safe and regular transportation by courteous and dependable drivers for
all those who attend. The furnishing of individual transportation daily to and from the Center and to many extra-curricular activities is essential to make the Center available to those visually impaired.
If you are not familiar with our organization and this is your first contact with us is online: We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.
Services offered at the Center:
MOBILITY TRAINING:
Proper use of the cane is the first step toward freedom and independence for the blind. The cane becomes their sight helping them through hazards. It is step by-step training in how to cope with those simply daily routines that the sighted take for granted.
PHYSICAL THERAPY:
The exercise classes offered are essential to maintain muscular tone and mobility. Physical mobility is of prime concern to the elderly. With expert and patient guidance some of the members have become proficient. All who participate have found a source of pleasure, fun and excitement.
GROUP THERAPY:
Group therapy is held at the Center under the guidance of a licensed psychologist. Therapy sessions are very important in recognizing, understanding, and coping with emotional and psychological problems that are inherent in serious physical losses. These problems are compounded in the elderly but can be partially alleviated through this support system.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The Center has also trained therapist and volunteers to teach typing skills as legible handwriting is very difficult and sometimes impossible for our students. This enables the students to perform necessary business correspondence as well as providing them with a means to communicate with friends and relatives.
ARTS AND CRAFTS:
The joy and personal satisfaction of creativity is not overlooked by the Center. Classes in knitting, sewing, crocheting, ceramics, and macramé are offered and enjoyed by the participants. These classes are also serve to enhance physical mobility.
IN HOME COUNSELING:
This service provide for reorganization of living areas within the home of the visually handicapped, giving special attention to safety, convenience and efficiency.
SPANISH:
Classes in Spanish are taught to those who wish to keep their minds active and learn
something new and useful, particularly in Southern California.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY - Just a few of the other activities available through the Center:
DINNER DANCES (click to follow)
PICNICS
THEATRE TICKETS (click to follow)
HOLIDAY PARTIES
LIVE MUSIC and DANCING
OUR MISSION:
The Center for Visually Handicapped Adults is a non-profit charitable organization. The objective is to enrich the lives of visually impaired seniors and others in our community who suffered the impairment of their sight.
The unique feature of the Center, apart from the variety of the programs and classes offered, is the safe and regular transportation by courteous and dependable drivers for
all those who attend. The furnishing of individual transportation daily to and from the Center and to many extra-curricular activities is essential to make the Center available to those visually impaired.
If you are not familiar with our organization and this is your first contact with us is online: We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.
Services offered at the Center:
MOBILITY TRAINING:
Proper use of the cane is the first step toward freedom and independence for the blind. The cane becomes their sight helping them through hazards. It is step by-step training in how to cope with those simply daily routines that the sighted take for granted.
PHYSICAL THERAPY:
The exercise classes offered are essential to maintain muscular tone and mobility. Physical mobility is of prime concern to the elderly. With expert and patient guidance some of the members have become proficient. All who participate have found a source of pleasure, fun and excitement.
GROUP THERAPY:
Group therapy is held at the Center under the guidance of a licensed psychologist. Therapy sessions are very important in recognizing, understanding, and coping with emotional and psychological problems that are inherent in serious physical losses. These problems are compounded in the elderly but can be partially alleviated through this support system.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The Center has also trained therapist and volunteers to teach typing skills as legible handwriting is very difficult and sometimes impossible for our students. This enables the students to perform necessary business correspondence as well as providing them with a means to communicate with friends and relatives.
ARTS AND CRAFTS:
The joy and personal satisfaction of creativity is not overlooked by the Center. Classes in knitting, sewing, crocheting, ceramics, and macramé are offered and enjoyed by the participants. These classes are also serve to enhance physical mobility.
IN HOME COUNSELING:
This service provide for reorganization of living areas within the home of the visually handicapped, giving special attention to safety, convenience and efficiency.
SPANISH:
Classes in Spanish are taught to those who wish to keep their minds active and learn
something new and useful, particularly in Southern California.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY - Just a few of the other activities available through the Center:
DINNER DANCES (click to follow)
PICNICS
THEATRE TICKETS (click to follow)
HOLIDAY PARTIES
LIVE MUSIC and DANCING
Your donation can make all the difference in the lives hundreds of patients each year!
Valentines Party, Music, Laughter and Love
To donate to the Van Nuys School for the Blind, call (800) 344-4877 or go online to http://www.rpinternational.org or www.firstgiving.com/tbg
Phone: (818) 988-1992 Fax: (818) 988-2740
Address: 15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, California 91406