Center for the Visually Impaired Foundation Inc

STARS (Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreational Services) is a year-round educational, recreational and social skills program for students ages five to 21. STARS is the only year-round, non-residential program in Georgia serving visually impaired youth. Through participation in the After School Enrichment Program, Summer Enrichment Camps, mentoring, and weekend social and recreational activities, STARS students learn to adjust to vision loss and prepare for successful transitions into college, vocational training and employment following high school graduation.

At the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic, clients ages five and older receive vision assessments, counseling and training in the use of prescribed optical and non-optical devices. The clinic’s services help clients remain as independent as possible in activities such as reading, writing, financial management, technology and medication management as they pursue their education, employment and personal goals.

The New View Adult Rehabilitation Program offers classes at the Center and in the community to help adults achieve greater independence at home and at work. In classes, clients learn safe travel skills, braille, computer technology, independent living skills and communication skills, and receive career services including job training and job placement. Clients also participate in support groups and recreational activities adapted for people who are visually impaired.

The VisAbility Hub serves as a point of entry into the organization for many clients, offering information, guidance, products and training to help individuals with vision loss live with independence and dignity.