ILS Online Call

Join us for fun, interactive independent living skills sessions designed to help visually impaired young people build confidence and develop key elements to grow in confidence and learn practical skills for everyday life. From managing daily tasks to building personal independence, these sessions offer helpful tools, tips, and conversations that support you in taking greater control of your world. Each session bringing something new, empowering, engaging, and tailored to your journey.

We will a easter themed chocolate sweet treat!

A list of ingredients and equipment will be sent out once you have signed up.

Potential topics to cover in sessions

Daily Living Skills

• Organising your space when you can’t see it clearly – strategies like labelling systems, tactile markers, and spatial memory.

• Cooking safely and independently – knife safety, identifying food items, measuring ingredients non-visually, using talking kitchen gadgets.

• Laundry and clothing management – matching outfits, using braille or tactile tags, colour identifiers, folding systems.

• Personal hygiene & grooming tips – accessible makeup tools, shaving safety, skincare organization, oral care with limited sight.

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Orientation & Mobility

• Navigating unfamiliar places – cane skills, route planning, apps that help with wayfinding.

• Using public transport with confidence – how to ask for help, apps that announce stops, knowing your rights as a disabled passenger.

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Social & Life Confidence

• Self-advocacy and speaking up for your needs at school, work, or in public spaces.

• Dealing with awkward questions or comments about your sight . Role-playing and building comebacks that feel empowering.

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Money & Independence

• Budgeting and managing money – using accessible banking apps, identifying cash, spending safely online.

• Shopping independently – using apps for product info, tactile organization of your bags, online grocery hacks.