Independent Living Skills
Independent living skills (ILS) are important for people with vision loss to manage and organise their daily activities on their own, thus reducing the reliance on help from others.
Independent Living Skills lessons are provided at no cost to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.* Each session spans from 1 to 3 hours. It is usually conducted once a week to allow clients time to practice at home before the next session. Training is conducted at the client’s residence to ensure the equipment and space used are familiar to the client.
* Long-term visitor pass holders will need to pay a fee. Please contact us for more information.
Contact us if you need more information or wish to enquire about a skill that is not listed here.
Below is a list of skills taught by our Specialists (Not exhaustive):
1
Self-care
GDS client with low vision, Annie, applying lipstick in front of a mirror
2
Domestic Chores
GDS staff teaching client, Gerald how to cut vegetables
Two GDS Clients learn to sew
3
Environmental Modifications
Modified microwave using tactile labels to identify different buttons
5
Others
GDS client, Halimi, using an ATM with accessibility features
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