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Independent Living Skills support you to manage daily tasks more confidently and independently. The service is designed for people who are blind or vision impaired and want practical support at home.
This can include cooking, household tasks, organisation and using equipment that makes everyday life easier.
Although the course is delivered in a group setting, we shape the training around your own goals, routines and experience.
This service may suit you if sight loss is affecting how you manage at home or look after personal daily tasks. Support is tailored to your needs, goals and level of vision.
Whether you want to learn new skills or find easier ways to do familiar tasks, we will work with you at your own pace.
Training can cover a wide range of practical daily living skills. This may include food preparation, cooking, laundry, cleaning, organising household items, and labelling or storing things more clearly.
We can also help you make the best use of lighting, colour contrast, low vision aids and specially adapted equipment.
Our Independent Living Skills course usually takes place over five days in a residential group setting. Training is practical, supportive and designed around each person’s individual needs.
You will learn in our purpose-built training kitchen and other home-style spaces, with guidance from experienced staff throughout your stay.
You can try a range of adapted tools and equipment during training. This may include both low-tech items and newer smart devices that support everyday independence.
We focus on what works best for you, so you can find practical solutions that fit into your daily life.
Your stay at our centre is supported by friendly and experienced staff. We aim to create a welcoming space where you can learn, practise new skills and build confidence.
You will also benefit from being part of a small group, while still receiving support based on your own goals.
There is no cost for the training itself. We charge a small fee of €10 for accommodation and meals during the five-day residential stay.
If you have any questions about costs or what is included, our team will be happy to talk you through it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independent Living Skills are practical skills that help you manage everyday tasks more confidently at home, such as cooking, cleaning, organising and using helpful equipment.
The service is for people who are blind or vision impaired and want support with daily living tasks at home.
You will take part in practical training based on your own needs and goals. This may include cooking, household tasks, organisation and trying adapted equipment.
The course usually takes place over five days in a residential setting at our Training Centre.
There is no charge for the training itself. We ask for a nominal fee of €10 to cover accommodation and meals during your stay.
Yes. Our team can talk you through the service, answer your questions and help you decide whether it is the right support for you.
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Get in touch to find out more about Independent Living Skills and the support available.
