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In-Home Vision Rehabilitation & Case Management The Visually Impaired Elders Program offers short-term instruction in daily living techniques for elders (60+) who are not legally blind.
Case Managers provide in-home safety assessments and introduce adaptive equipment, information, and training to help elders in their homes.
Low Vision Clinics In MAB’s Western Mass. and Central Mass. offices, Low Vision Clinics provide low vision assessments in a clinical setting with adaptive techniques and training taught by an Occupational Therapist. The Clinics are operated in partnership with the New England Eye Institute.
A Magnifier Clinic in the Central Mass. office offers personalized instruction about magnifiers and lighting (by appointment). Demonstrations of Adaptive Products (magnifiers, sunglasses, clocks, and other low vision aids) are conducted by appointment in our offices.
Groups provide the opportunity for participants to share fears, frustrations, coping mechanisms, and resources as their vision changes. Groups are offered in communities across Massachusetts; many groups are led by visually impaired peer coordinators. Volunteer Services
Trained One-to-One Volunteers are matched with consumers who are blind or visually
impaired to assist them when shopping or with reading and clerical tasks. Volunteers in our Central Mass. and Western Mass. offices offer Escorted Medical Transportation to consumers who are unable to use public van services because they need a sighted guide escort to travel safely. Leisure Time Activities (also in Central and Western Mass.) help consumers remain active participants in their community. We offer 1-2 activities monthly, such as theatre, museums, walks, luncheons, crafts, etc. In Central Mass., a candlepin bowling league runs from September until May.
MAB Recording Studio The MAB Recording Studio produces custom digital recordings of print materials for individuals and organizations across the country. For reasonable prices, MAB can produce items needed for daily life, employment, education or personal enjoyment. Examples include bank statements, menus, magazine articles, transit schedules and professional journals and textbooks. Orientation and Mobility The Orientation and Mobility Services Department provides Orientation and Mobility and Low Vision Services for adults with developmental disabilities and vision loss in the DMR Metro Region. Direct and consultative services are provided on-site at residential, day, and work programs, and involve detailed assessments and program planning in Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision, Environment, and other areas related to safety and quality of life. Through Education and Advocacy, the program helps caregivers understand vision loss and promote enhanced independence for individuals. Referrals are made through the Department of Mental Retardation. Community Education MAB provides Educational Presentations, Trainings and Blindness Awareness Programs to consumers, the general public, schools, businesses, and service providers. The Low Vision Education Series is a six-session workshop that can be tailored to specific audiences. The MAB Connections Information Tape offers an array of information, including supermarket and pharmacy sale flyers, entertainment listings, and TV schedules. The MAB Resource List is a catalogue of useful resources and information for blind and visually impaired individuals. Many catalogue items are available in large print or on cassette. Our Newsletters offer updates from MAB and information about new products and services. Special Projects The Right to Sight Project is a collaboration with the New England Eye Institute that brings clinical eye care, case management, and low vision support services to residents of senior housing.
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