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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - SCHOOL AGE
WELCOME TO THE FBC ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY PROGRAM
Orientation and Mobility TrainingTo be independent in the world, the child must learn to be mobile in the world. Whether at home, at school or at play, on the bus or on the sidewalk, in his or her classroom, his or her neighborhood, or the shopping mall, the child must be able to orient to his or her environment and travel independently from one place to another. He or she must see the world through all of his or her senses. Orientation and mobility specialists from The Foundation work individually with the child in all of the above areas. Independent Living SkillsTo be independent in the world, the child must be able to manage daily living activities. Whether dressing, grooming, cooking, eating, managing money or cleaning his or her room, the child must learn to be independent in managing his or her daily affairs. Rehabilitation teachers from The Foundation work individually with the child in the area of Independent Living to accomplish these goals. Vocational Counseling and Work Experience
To be independent in the world, the child, when he or she reaches adolescence, must prepare for the adult world of work. He or she must come to know him or herself, his or her interests and abilities, and the realities and expectations of the working world. He or she must begin to make choices and plans for his or her future. And he or she must have opportunities to get real work experiences. The vocational counselor/job development specialists from The Foundation work with students through our summer Work Experience Program to achieve those goals. Itinerant Vision Education ResourcesFor those children enrolled in school districts without a teacher of the visually impaired , The Foundation's Itinerant Program will provide, under contract, an itinerant vision teacher, who will focus on providing the specialized instruction and materials needed by the child in order to be successful in school. Recreation
Our Sports, Habilitation, Arts and Recreation Program (SHARP) provides year-round opportunities for school age students. Weekend programs during the school year and week-long programs in the summer provide a variety of activities ranging from archeology to zoology. Be a SHARP kid! © 2002. The Foundation for Blind Children. Phoenix Arizona 85020 |
PROGRAMS/SERVICES
Services for Children of school age (K through 12th grade) or younger:
Services for Transition Age Youth and Adults:
Services for All Ages:
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