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 Let Us Help You: Senior Services: Vision & Hearing Impairment ProgramThe Dale Association offers free programs for the visually and hearing impaired. This multi-faceted program is designed to enrich the lives of people age 60 and older, living with a visual and/or hearing impairment through:
The Dale Association has a large selection of educational materials for the visually and hearing impaired. Located in our Centre, we have information on Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Independent Living Aides, The Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Program and other helpful literature. Book Club for the Visually Impaired meets 10:00 am Thursdays at the Centre. There is no charge for this program. For more information, to volunteer to read or for transportation to and from the Centre for this program, please call Nancy Smith, Program Coordinator, 433-4441. The Computer Cafe at the Centre has a computer program designed to assist those with low vision. Anyone who has difficulty reading the print on a regular computer screen can use this program to see and hear everything on the computer. It enlarges and enhances material. There is also a Closed Circuit Television (electronic magnifier) that will magnifier any text or object. This allows for easier reading of personal mail, newspapers, bills, bank statements and more. The Computer Cafe is open daily, Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. There is no charge for this service. Life Skills Training: A Vision Rehabilitation Specialist meets with individuals in their home to asses their living situation and recommends adaptations that will help visually impaired, blind or hearing impaired individuals with maintaining their independence. This includes techniques for managing daily tasks, adaptive practices for cooking, housekeeping, mobility, etc... We can link you and your family to community services; assist with your questions and provide an improved quality of life. Fore more information please call: our Program Coordinator at 433-4441. This is a free service, sponsored by The Dale Association, Niagara County Office for the Aging, and The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. |
Success Story
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| Since retiring from teaching, Marti loved reading the newspaper
each day. She enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle, reading the
editorials and catching up on the local news. Three nights a
week she tutored students at the local public library. She was
aware that her eyesight was changing, but assumed it was part
of the normal aging process. When her eye doctor told her the
shocking news that she had glaucoma and that it was fairly
advanced, she thought her world was ending. How could she
possibly read the paper or tutor students? How could she drive
to the store or take care of herself? Read more...
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