Overview

Second Sense works with our community of volunteers, clients and partners to effectively deliver our training to the most people, while emphasizing an individual, client-centered service approach. During this past year:

132 adults learned to use technology to enhance their daily lives

122 clients worked individually with our technology instructor to learn to use a PC, their smart phone or another technology tool
These clients achieved 85% of their training goals
60 clients attended at least one of 18 different group training sessions
87% of these clients learned to do at least one skill independently

79 clients learned the skills they need to travel independently

69 adults learned to travel safely and independently using a white cane
26 clients participated in one of our advanced workshops, learning advanced orientation and mobility skills in real life situations
20 clients learned the Human Guide technique to travel as a team with a partner
100% of our mobility clients are using the skills they learned every day

134 adults learned they can still independently complete daily tasks with vision loss

91 clients received training to complete daily tasks like cooking, money management and personal grooming
64 clients attended at least 1 of 12 workshops and 85% reported learning something new
Clients learned to safely and efficiently perform 91% of the skills they set as goals and 87% of clients report using the skills daily

45 clients participated in our peer-support groups, working through the challenges they are facing and helping others

Our team of volunteer braille instructors, technology tutors, peer support group leaders and reception support provided over 1,800 hours of service

Mission

Second Sense inspires individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities. Through client-centered support and training, they learn new skills, build confidence and realize their value in our community. Together we are changing society’s perception of human potential.

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