The Senior IMPACT Project

Independence at Any Age

The Senior Impact Project provides free training and resources to individuals who are aged 55 or over and have experienced vision loss. Individuals are invited to explore non-visual skills and strategies that can help them to improve and maintain their independence.

Senior Day Retreat
A seven-day intensive training held each month in Sacramento includes classes in: Cane Travel, Daily Living Skills, Introduction to Braille, and Introduction to Computers. Participants receive individual attention from certified instructors and are coached by adept blind mentors.

In addition to these classes, participants also engage in discussion groups and seminars on blindness and activities in the community. Participants acquire life altering skills and positive attitudes while forming long lasting bonds with other seniors experiencing vision loss.

In-Home Training
If an individual is unable to attend the senior day retreat for health or mobility reasons, short-term, in-home training is available. After assessment, if we determine that in-home training is necessary, a skilled instructor will visit the senior’s home in order to teach skills and offer resources based on the individual’s needs and goals.

Support Groups and Special Services
Support groups provide seniors with resources and methods for coping with vision loss. The Senior IMPACT Project offers support groups at our Sacramento agency to individuals losing their vision. We also partner with and help establish various support groups throughout Northern California. On occasion, we offer special workshops and seminars on family support, organization, and other important topics.

Getting Started
For more information about any of our programs and services, or to be added to our mailing list for upcoming events, please contact the SIP program at (916) 452-8004