Independent living services

Vibrant Works offers adults and seniors who are experiencing various degrees of vision loss the opportunity to remain independent and active through program services. These program services are sponsored free of charge to qualifying individuals who are enrolled in the program.

Our Programs & Services

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Low Vision Clinic Services

The Low Vision examination provides an eye evaluation and recommendations to help visually impaired adults and seniors maximize the use of their remaining vision. Device recommendations aid in increasing independence in activities of daily living through the use of handheld magnifiers, electronic magnifiers, desktop magnifiers, and several other types of low vision assistive technology.

 

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Independent Living Skills Training

Provides instruction to increase independence in activities of daily living such as household management, personal management, kitchen skills, communication, etc. utilizing adaptive aids and training techniques to help reach specific goals.

Monthly Meetings (Schedule may change on holidays)

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Orientation and Mobility (White Cane) Training

Teaches travel skills and techniques to aid in safe and independent travel. A Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist works with you to provide a tailored and individualized training plan to help you meet your travel needs and goals. Orientation & Mobility training also focuses on techniques for fall prevention.

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Counseling

Certified counselors help qualifying individuals learn techniques for coping and adjusting to vision loss. These Counselors have extensive and specialized trained in working with individuals living with vision loss.

Monthly Club Meetings

Technology Evaluation and Training Program

Through our Technology Evaluation and Training Program, people who are vision impaired are trained on the latest technology available, enabling them to participate in academic, employment and independent-living environments.

With “state of the art” technology, Vibrant Works is able to provide demonstrations, evaluations and training on the following:

  • Touch Typing
  • 10-Key
  • Large Print
  • Speech Recognition
  • Note Taking Devices
  • One-Handed
  • Keyboards
  • Hardware& Terminology
  • Operating Systems
  • Screen Readers
  • Braille Displays
  • Scanning Software
  • CCTVs (All types)

For information call 210-531-1547.

Vibrant Works Low Vision Store

Visit our Low Vision Store offering a variety of products for people who are blind and vision impaired. Among the low vision aids we offer are talking watches, clocks, calculators, toys and games, and large print items including clocks, telephones, remote controls and much more. We also stock folding canes for the blind, magnifiers, and Braille materials.

Store Location:

2305 Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210

Hours of Operation:

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

For information, contact the Low Vision Store at (210) 531-1547.

Falls Prevention Workshops

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Healthy Steps for Older Adults

Receive a $20 gift card after completing both sessions!

Who should attend?

Older adults (60+) with vision loss seeking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, as well as those who have fallen or limit activities due to fear of falling.

In two 2-hour interactive classes, you’ll learn how to reduce your risk of falling. Topics include:

  • Home safety
  • Medication management
  • Strength, balance, and flexibility
  • Talking with medical professionals
  • Nutrition and mental health
  • Managing stress
  • Vision and hearing changes
  • Foot care
  • Staying socially connected & more!

Workshop Schedule at Vibrant Works

310 Eads Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210

  • Aug. 12 & 14 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Aug. 25 & 27 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Sept. 9 & 11 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Sept. 22 & 26 | 1–3 p.m.
  • Oct. 14 & 16 | 1–3 p.m.
  • Oct. 27 & 29 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Nov. 12 & 14 | 1–3 p.m.
  • Nov. 18 & 20 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Dec. 10 & 12 | 1–3 p.m.
Register here!
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Matter of Balance

Receive a $50 gift card after completing all sessions!

Who should attend?

Older adults (60+) with vision loss seeking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, as well as those who have fallen or limit activities due to fear of falling.

In eight 2-hour classes, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to reduce your fear of falling and stay active. This field-tested program helps you:

  • Learn to view falls as controllable
  • Set goals to increase activity levels
  • Make small changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Practice exercises to improve strength and balance
  • Staying socially connected & more!
Register here!

Call 210-531-1547 to sign up for a Falls Prevention Workshop. 

*Gift cards and prizes are not funded by the grant supporting this program.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Volunteer Lay Leader Model & 2005 This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright D 1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2005, American Society on Aging. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging ($90AM2780). 

 

This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $600,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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