Conklin Centers For The Blind

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The Conklin Center’s mission is to empower children and adults who are blind and have one or more additional disabilities to develop their potential to be able to obtain competitive employment, live independently and fully participate in community life. Each student has unique abilities and needs, but they all share the same dream - to be productive members of society: to work, to make the decisions that affect their lives and live with dignity. At the Conklin Center we teach the daily living and vocational skills our students need to live on their own and offer ongoing supported employment/supported living services. Our vision for the future is to reduce dependence on institutional or homebound care. To ensure that children who are blind don’t need our services as young adults, the Early Intervention Program for children from birth to age five and their families was begun in 2000.

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Adult Basic Education: Students are offered training in Braille, typing, money management, handwriting, time management, sign language, finger spelling and computers. Activities of Daily Living: Students are taught functional skills such as cooking, shopping, safety, cleaning, home management, grooming/hygiene and budgeting. Residential Training: While living in the dorm rooms, students learn how to make choices that develop social skills necessary for community living. Dorm staff provide round-the-clock supervision, teach leisure and community travel skills and plan recreational outings. Vocational Evaluation & Training: We evaluate students’ vocational awareness, skills and interests. Each receives one-on-one training and counseling to develop basic work skills and habits. Paid work opportunities and available through our on-site workshop. Orientation & Mobility: We provide evaluation of travel skills; and instruction in using a sighted guide, basic protective and trailing techniques, the long cane and public transportation including taxis and buses. Supported Living: Graduates receive guidance so they can live in their own homes and take control of their lives. Coaches help persons in their homes regularly with everyday needs such as money management, etc… Supported Employment: Graduates receive job training to obtain competitive employment. Coaches help teach skills on-the-job, resolve job-related issues and make visits regularly at the workplace to assess workers’ and employers’ perceptions of job performance. Optional lifelong support ensures long-term success.

Payment method

amex, visa

Other Link

https://www.cvicentralflorida.org

Categories

Blind & Vision Impaired Services, Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services, Social Service Organizations, Special Education

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Phone: (386) 258-3441

Address: 405 White St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Website: https://www.cvicentralflorida.org