Support

Choices and Changes

Choices and Changes is an educational class designed to help those with vision loss understand the life changes they are experiencing and recognize the choices they have that help to keep their lives fulfilling and productive. It includes information about:

Understanding vision disorders and legal blindness,
Daily living skills techniques and equipment,
Safe travel and use of canes,
Community education and recreation programs,
Understanding and managing emotional responses to vision loss, and
Use of technology to enhance communication.

The sessions increase participants’ exposure to and awareness of services and equipment that can help them embrace life to the fullest. Contact Randy Chelsey at 831-458-9766 or email rchelsey@vistacenter.org for information about upcoming sessions.

Personal Services Volunteers

Vista Center recruits, trains and matches volunteers with blind and visually impaired clients who live alone and have limited support networks. These volunteers provide help with reading mail, newspapers and other documents as well as shopping for groceries, writing letters, etc.

Information and Referral

Vista Center can link clients to a wide range of Federal, State and local agencies providing services for persons with visual impairments.

Aids for Independence Store

Adaptive devices such as writing guides, large print and Braille materials, talking products and cooking aids are available for purchase at nominal cost.