Low Vision Services - Center for Independence, Western Slope
245 S CASCADE AVE
Data Provided By
Western Colorado 2-1-1 - WC 211
General Information
Description of Service
Provides Low Vision service that offer training, assistive technology assessment and support groups to individuals in need.
Low Vision Services:
- Volunteer Readers
- Daily Living & Independent Skills training
- Sighted Guide
- Vocational Skills training - computers, keyboarding, resume writing, and job preparation
- Peer Counseling, Support Groups*, Recreation*
- Advocacy for the Vision Impaired and Blind
- Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- In-Service Training & Presentations (provided to other service providers)
- Exemption Directory Assistance charger
- TAP - Telephone Assistance Program
Services at the Assistive Technology Center / Low Vision Lab (open to the public):
- Low Vision demonstration of magnifiers, writing aids, sun shields, kitchen aids, etc.
- Adaptive equipment demonstrations for talking books, descriptive movies, Bible on cassette, large print books, talking watches, clocks and calculators
Location
Montrose County
Geographical Area
Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Lake, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, San Miguel counties
Facility/ADA Access
Full Access
Intake Procedure
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment
Intake Requirements
Must provide:
- Photo ID
Client Information
Gender
Either
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Eligibility
Individuals with Low-Vision or Blindness
Fees or Charges
Types of Fees
Fees for technology equipment
Fee Amounts
Varies by product, call for more information
Payment Notes
Some Grant Programs available to assist with equipment costs
Availability
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, ; Fridays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (administration hours)
Specific Hours:
By appointment, call for support group information
