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- EIN 23-7221588
- (831) 649-3505
- 225 Laurel Ave Pacific Grove CA 93950-3651 USA
- www.blindandlowvision.org
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Causes: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, Health
Mission: To empower the blind and visually impaired toward independent living through responsive education, support services and skills training.
Programs: Low vision clinic - we have an optometrist who specializes in low vision. He provides a comprehensive low vision exam and evaluation. Recommendations and prescriptions are provided for appropriate optical aids and devices that will make the best use of the individual's functional vision. Demonstration and loans of items are offered, as well as demonstration of assistive technology. Our low vision specialist works in conjunction to the clinic and is available for training in the use of magnification systems and devices, as well as talking computer software. Lighting and glare control recommendations are also made. Support services - bvic provides information and referral to resources that assist people who are visually impaired. It offers a weekly socialization program (luncheon, ceramics/crafts class) which also serves as peer support. Its peer support groups promote shared practical advice and information to cope with vision loss. A weekly art class is also offered. Rehabilitation services - services are provided in a client's every day surroundings of home and community settings by experienced professionals. These services help a client adapt to the loss of sight and consist of orientation & mobility, independent living skills and the use of optical and non-optical aids and devices. Orientation and mobility teaches people to travel safely with a cane, sighted guide or dog. Independent living skills teach alternative methods of doing every day tasks.