Pathways to Independence Camp

Name: Pathways to Independence Camp
Start: 2026-08-20T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-21T12:00:00-05:00

August 20 | 9:00 am - August 21 | 12:00 pm

A 2-day camp for teenagers and young adults aged 14-21 who are blind or visually impaired. Led by Occupational Therapists, Certified Low Vision Therapists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, and Orientation & Mobility Specialists. This camp provides interactive experiences that include organization, list making, grocery shopping, money management, and cooking.

Please RSVP by August 6, 2026. Cost is $300 per participant.

Day 1:

Labeling to make life easier: tactile and audio labels for clothing, personal items and more
Technology to help identify items: color identifiers, apps, portable video magnifiers and more
Keeping your home and space clean: cleaning methods and tools
Planning and preparing a meal: setting up a meal plan and planning a grocery list
Money handling: money identifiers, apps, and folding methods

Day 2:

Grocery shopping experience
Pre-meal prep
Eating methods and enjoying a meal!

Pathways to Indpendence ADL Camp

Step 1 of 3

Participant's Information

Participant's Name(Required)

First Last

Birth Date(Required)

Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 15 to 21.

School

Parent/Guardian's Information

Parent/Guardian's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian's Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Emergency Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

TVI/O&M Specialst Information

TVI or O&M Specialist's Name

First Last

Phone

Are you connected with any of the following?

CLTS

DVR

IRIS

(CLTS, DVR, IRIS) Coordinator's name

More About You

What are your hobbies and/or interests? (reading, cooking, video games, sports, etc,)

What skills would you like to improve? (organization, list making, shopping, money management, etc.)

In which areas do you excel?

Liability, Medical Permissions, and Photography Release

Liability Agreement(Required)

LIABILITY: I acknowledge that I am bringing my personal items to Vision Forward at my own risk. I understand and accept full responsibility for any risks associated with the use or possession of these items while on Vision Forward premises. I further acknowledge that Vision Forward is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to my property.

Permissions

PHOTO CONSENT: I grant permission to use photographs and video taken of my minor child at Tech Camp.

PHOTO USE: I grant permission to use photographs and video taken at Tech Camp for Vision Forward's communications.

MEDICAL CONSENT: I agree to my child receiving medical assistance from a staff member or trained volunteer, if needed.

Details

Start: August 20 | 9:00 am
End: August 21 | 12:00 pm
Event Categories: Programs, Community, Children's Events