LightHouse teachers recognize that traveling ‘independently’ is done in so many ways and once basic skills are learned, students can concurrently learn alternate systems for travel such as Human Guide skills and transit using community Paratransit. Learning mobility also includes learning the use of essential tools such as a cane or even a monocular for those with low vision, and strategies, such as listening for traffic patterns when crossing the street or using accessible pedestrian signals. This means walking confidently without tripping or falling, street crossing and use of public transportation. ![]() ![]() “Mobility” refers to the ability to move safely, efficiently, and effectively from one place to another. “Orientation” refers to the ability to know where you are and where you want to go, whether you’re moving from one room to another, walking route from your home to downtown, taking a bus from one place to another or ‘orienting’ to a new worksite or school campus. All of these skills can be learned from our headquarters in San Francisco and most of them from our satellite offices: LightHouse of Marin, LightHouse of the North Coast, or LightHouse of the East Bay. In addition to CVCL, listed below are the core learning opportunities in which you can participate as a student. Our facilities in Napa and San Francisco are equipped with lodging and meals to keep you comfortable and nourished throughout the training. Students need not live in the Bay Area to attend CVCL. Many students who attend CVCL return to leading full, active lives while remaining enthusiastically engaged with the LightHouse. CVCL instinctively motivates students to study further and know the right choices for later. While CVCL introduces students to invaluable blindness or low vision training and techniques, the bigger purpose is to bring people together, learning and sharing experiences together. In addition, each class session includes a discussion on adjusting to changing vision. Topics include magnification, organizational skills, time management, use of adaptive aids and accessing print materials provide students solutions and strategies for living with low vision or blindness. The program introduces basic and essential skills to live confidently at home and in the community. Immersion Training: Changing Vision, Changing LifeĬhanging Vision, Changing Life (CVCL) is an introductory immersion program for adults who are newly blind or have experienced a change in vision. ![]() As long as you are open to learning how you can do something in a new way with your changing vision, we are ready to provide the training and support you need.įor those who are new to low vision, blindness or have a recent change in their vision, we recommend our flagship program, CVCL. Every person has their own journey and pace for learning new skills. Our teachers will meet you at your level of readiness and desire to move forward. From learning essential safe travel skills in your home and community to accessing your mail or favorite book, the LightHouse can accommodate any individual seeking to enhance self-reliance. We provide solutions to help you maintain your independence. Our team of teachers and specialists (many of whom are low vision/blind themselves) are highly trained in low vision and blind skills techniques and strategies.
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