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MASTERY
Mastery...means being competent in those things in the world that interest you, whether it is sports or the arts, or math and science. Mastery of one's environment enables an individual who is blind or visually impaired to participate with sighted peers as an equal. Sports, Habilitation, Arts and Recreation Program (SHARP)
Transition and Rehabilitation Program
Vision Rehabilitation ServiceA person with low vision may have difficulty seeing when it comes to reading, writing, cooking or watching television. Low vision can impact the activities of students at school, employees on the job and adults at home and in the community. The Vision Rehabilitation Service begins with a clinical low vision exam to determine the most appropriate tools and then provides the instruction necessary to use those tools in daily life. |
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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The SHARP program provides year-round opportunities for school-age students. There are weekend programs during the school year and weeklong programs in the summer with activities from ballet to camping. Students participate in sports like rock climbing, swimming, goal ball and art activities such as sculpture projects and state fair competitions. All of these activities provide a backdrop for the development of daily living and social skills.
The Foundation provides a full array of programs targeting the rehabilitation needs of adults and the transition needs of youth. It offers year-round services for students and adults who are transitioning into the workforce. Programs focus on interviewing techniques, job search strategies and work experience opportunities. It offers a six-week comprehensive summer independent living program and a six-week college prep program open to high school seniors across Arizona.