Our Programs

Visually Impaired Program

Services for older adults who are blind or severely visually impaired. VIP services are consumer-oriented which mean you decide what you need to live independently and we help you achieve that independence.

The VIP program helps the aging population of Wyoming suffering from the effects of macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Most seniors are forced to give up the hobbies they love as well as the independences they are used to as their blindness progresses. VIP counselors can help by providing magnifiers of various sizes, talking watches, clocks, CCTV's and various other optics designed to enhance low vision.

Eligibility

• A Wyoming resident.

• Age 55 years or older.

• Blind or visually impaired.

• Who is having trouble with independent living due to blindness or severe visual disability.

Services Provided

• Information and Referral
  Refer you to other agencies and organizations who may also be able to provide services or financial assistance.

• Daily Living Skills Training

• Mobility Training

• Low Vision Equipment
  Evaluate and recommend appropriate equipment that can help you live more independently in your own home.

• Loan Closet of Low Vision Devices
  High tech visual aids for daily living are available for short term use.

• Peer Support Groups
  Find out where to go in your community to talk to others who have solved similar problems.

• Individualized Services
  To help you overcome barriers to independent living: self-care, cooking, shopping, managing finances, laundry, mobility and others.