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CFI Non Profit of the Month - April 2007
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Services for the Visually Impaired
We serve ALL individuals who are low vision or blind.
SUPPORT GROUPS
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
Our Services
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Reading & Writing Braille classes
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Volunteer Readers*
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Daily Living & Independent Skills training
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Sighted Guide
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Vocational Skills training - computers, keyboarding, resume writing, and job preparation
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Peer Counseling, Support Groups*, Recreation*
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Advocacy for the Vision Impaired and Blind
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Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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In-Service Training & Presentations (provided to other service providers)
- Exemption Directory Assistance charger
- TAP - Telephone Assistance Program
*These services may not be available in all counties.
Services at the Assistive Technology Center
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Low vision demonstration of magnifiers, writing aids, sun shields, kitchen aids etc
- Adaptive equipment demonstrations for talking books, descriptive movies, Bible on cassette, large print books, talking watches, clocks, and calculators.
- All demonstration are made by appointment only. Contact us to request someone from CFI contact you for an appointment.
Group Meeting Times and Locations
Low Vision Support Groups - call and sign up!
(970) 241-0315 or (1-800) 613-2271
| Locations |
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Times |
| Delta & Montrose |
Meets 4th Thursday every month | |
| Rifle |
Meets 4th Tuesday every month | |
| Aspen |
Meets 3rd Tuesday every month |
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| Grand Junction |
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| Braille Group |
Meets Wednesdays 10 am-11 am |
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| Out of Sight! |
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday 10am-noon |
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| S 'n B Group (Women only) |
Every Wednesday 9-1 pm |
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| Macular Malcontents (Men only) |
Meets 2nd Tuesday every month 10 am |
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| Montrose, Delta or Olatha |
Meets 2nd Thursday every month | |
| In home meeting - by app't |
Call Diana 1-800-613-2271 |
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| Cooking Class |
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| Montrose | Meets every month - by app't |
CONTACT INFORMATION
(970) 241-0315
Call us to obtain more information about this or any other service.
Announcement
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT when you need
to speak with us for any reason. You may call us at (970) 241-0315 or send us an email. Not all of our staff works full-time, or may be out of the building with other clients or activities.
You are welcome to stop by and see our facility, but please understand if we cannot accommodate your request for service immediately – we will be happy to set up an appointment for you!
*Workforce Centers in Delta, Montrose & Gunnison have personnel who will meet in consumer's homes. Call for an appointment.
Though there are no charges for these services - donations are always welcome!
