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Vision Impairment
Services In
Our Neighborhood
"Life After Vision Loss"
 New
Vision for Independence (New Vision) Helping people in Lake, Sumter, and The
Villages overcome vision loss since 2005 provides unique training to persons
experiencing severe bilateral vision loss that is affecting their daily
functioning in daily living, vocational, or academic activities. New Vision
serves people of all ages babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors who
reside in Lake and Sumter counties and The Villages. New Vision is the only
provider of these vital services for this population in this geographic area.
New Vision eliminates barriers to independence for people with vision
loss through rehabilitation, community education, advocacy, and support
services.
New Vision is a
nationally accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and was incorporated
on July 18, 2005.
Free Adult BLIND Independent Living Program
The Adult BLIND (blind living in new dimensions) Independent Living
Program is for adults over the age of 55 with a bilateral visual
impairment who need assistance adapting to vision loss in order to
maintain maximum independence in their homes and in the community. This
program is also available for adults under age 55 who do not wish to
participate in the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Training in this
program includes:
- Independent living skills training like kitchen safety,
accessing print materials, dialing the phone, adjustment to
blindness counseling, and low vision devices training.
- Braille literacy.
- Orientation and mobility for safe travel in the home and in the
community.
- Assistive technology to use a computer confidently.
Apply through New Vision for Independence (www.newvisionfl.org)
at 352-435-5040. While services through New Vision may differ
slightly, this video
from DBS about the Independent Living Program can give you an idea
of the services available under this program. It is presented with audio
descriptions.
To be eligible for free services and programs, you must meet the
eligibility criteria from the Division of Blind Services:
"An adult must have a visual impairment in both eyes and
require services to: improve or maintain their independence at
their home and community, OR to obtain, maintain, or retain an
employment outcome."
Blind & Beyond Radio Show
Blind and Beyond is a weekly radio show for people who are visually
impaired, about the delights and challenges of how they live successful and
productive lives. Join hosts Michael & Lynne Golder and their
engaging guests for a fun and informative show. Tune in on
Sundays, 7:009:00 p.m. on 1680
AM radio, call in 518-712-0057 to listen on your phone, or online
at https://www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org/.
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