Rehabilitation Training Services

Services are individualized to each client’s needs through an intake process that helps CSC staff learn about the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Available trainings are listed below.

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TRAINING:

Basic food preparation
Timepieces
Telephone usage
Financial record keeping
Writing tasks
Braille
Money identification
Personal grooming and cleaning
Sewing
Health care management

COMPUTER AND DEVICE TRAINING:

Keyboarding
Sending and receiving emails
Screen magnification software
JAWS (Job Access with Speech)
Talking software
Tablet and smartphone usage

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING:

Pre-white cane skills
Human guide
Self-protection skills
White cane skills
Navigating new or unfamiliar areas and street crossings
Public transportation
Indirect assistance in connecting with guide dog provider

LOW VISION SERVICES:

Functional Low Vision Assessments are available to determine the appropriate magnifier, product for glare control and proper use of lighting.

GROUP TRAINING:

A comprehensive group training is available in the community to individuals 55+ for senior groups, support groups, independent living facilities and assisted living facilities.

The training is once a week for four weeks. Each training is two hours long and will include:
Adaptive daily living skills
Functional low vision
Human guide techniques
Help with vision loss adjustment
Referrals will be made to Orientation & Mobility as needed.

SPECIALIZED GROUP TRAINING:

Specialized training is available at Cleveland Sight Center and includes braille, meal preparation and cooking.

For more information about the above programs, please contact us at 216-791-8118 or info@clevelandsightcenter.org