Center-Based Services

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Have you or someone you love experienced a loss of vision that has made it difficult to live and work independently? The Bosma Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to meet the needs of adults who are blind or visually impaired. Participants work with professional staff to create a teaching plan that is customized to meet their individual goals. All training takes place at the Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis, IN over a period of approximately 4 months. Housing is available for interested individuals residing outside of the Indianapolis area.

Eligibility

This program is available at no cost to most Indiana residents who are at least 18 years of age and are experiencing challenges in their daily lives due to vision loss. Certain eligibility requirements may apply.

Areas of Instruction

•  Daily Living Skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and household management

•  Assistive Technology, including screen reading and enlargement software

•  Build-A-Computer program, giving clients the opportunity to learn about computers through hands-on projects 

•  Low Vision Aids, including magnifiers and Closed Circuit Television devices 

•  Communications, including Braille, handwriting and recording devices

•  Counseling in both individual and group settings

•  Educational Services, including GED and College Prep

•  Functional Vision Assessments to maximize the client's remaining vision

•  Keyboarding, including instruction with adaptive keyboard devices

•  Lighting Assessments to determine appropriate lighting to maximize functional vision

•  Manual Skills, including household repairs

•  Orientation and Mobility to ensure safe navigation in the home and community

•  Vocational Readiness to help clients successfully re-enter the workplace

Meet Rachael & Eric! Read about their opinions & journey through recent vision loss & through Bosma's Center-Based Services. Click here to see what's going on with Rachael & Eric on their online blogs!