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Overview

Adaptive Living Program

Most vision loss is a result of age-related eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Whether it comes on gradually or suddenly, a change in vision can leave you with a lot of questions: What do I do in an emergency? Can I continue to live alone? How do I figure out what adaptive equipment is right for me? Where can I go for help? At HKSB, we’ll help you to find the answers, providing you with the guidance, training and devices you need to handle challenging situations with confidence.

After an intake assessment, our staff of experts will help you to set rehabilitation goals and make a plan to achieve them. You’ll receive individualized rehabilitation and low vision services tailored to your specific needs.

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Be safe in the kitchen. A participant learning how to safely handle a knife.

Adaptive Living

What We Offer

During the program, you’ll have the opportunity to be examined by a low vision doctor, try out the latest in low vision aids, learn strategies to help you take care of your home, travel safely, and get support from a social worker who has experience helping people adjust to vision loss.

Low Vision Evaluation

Receive evaluation from a certified low vision specialist and learn how to maximize your remaining vision and utilize adaptive equipment.

Daily Living Skills

Learn strategies to safely cook, clean and manage your medications.

Travel Safely

Learn to safely navigate within your home and your surrounding communities.

Support from Social Worker

Receive one-on-one counseling or small group support to assist in adjusting to vision loss.

Benefits

When you participate in our Adaptive Living Program, you will learn skills and strategies to safely remain in your home.

Maximize your vision.

Be examined by a low vision doctor and try out the latest in low vision aids, including lenses and magnifiers.

Independence

Learn strategies to help you take care of your home, travel safely, enjoy leisure activities and more.

Emotional Support

Get support from a social worker who has experience helping people adjust to vision loss.

Community Resources

Find out about services and resources that are available to you.

The words "People Power" on a blue background. The word "Power" has thick letters and shows different pieces of art in each letter such as the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci, a colorful art piece by Keith Haring, Self Portrait with a Straw Hat painting by Vincent Van Gogh, and a painting of 2 people on a small boat at sea
Upcoming Events Mar 12 – Apr 1, 2023 The Art Guild 200 Port Washington Blvd Manhasset, NY 11030
The Art Guild – People Power Exhibit 

Tony Giordano’s “I Love You” statue was selected to be in the Art Guild’s People Power Exhibit and it will be on display from March 12-April 1, 2023.