Low-Vision Advocacy Program
By researching and developing tools and resources for Independent Living skills training and group building, the LVA will be able to effectively advocate for the low-vision population.
The LVA will:
• Perform community-based assessment and advocacy projects, and when appropriate, legislative initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance of low and high tech tools and information sources to consumers.
• Give hands-on IL skills training and education to visually impaired consumers through resources development and delivery.
• Assess the needs of children with vision impairments and find resources to address those needs.
• Refer consumers to other resources such as: Chapter II, ACB, local support groups and more.
• Provide assistance to consumers in self and systems advocacy skills through modeling and action planning.
• Assist in the development of resources through grassroots advocacy and networking.
• Provide training, resource finding, make presentations and facilitate groups as specialized assistance to county coordinators.
• Research and develop a training module and tool kit for ongoing use by fellow staff members.
Contact Barbara:
Office: (812) 277-9626
Toll Free: (800) 845-6914
Email: Barbara@sicilindiana.org
 Barbara Salisbury, Low-Vision Advocate (LVA)
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