Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Learning Center is located within the campus facilities of Lions World Services for the Blind in Little Rock, Arkansas.  |
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A Core Training Program
Use of assistive technology is a multi-level training program at LWSB, a comprehensive adult rehabilitation center for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Evaluation
Each person enrolled in the Center has the advantage of a comprehensive evaluation of skills, aptitudes and interests.
No prior knowledge of computer operation is required. Keyboard skills can be learned on campus, prior to assistive technology training.
A customized training program is developed to train on the appropriate assistive technology to meet the individual's goals.
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Individualized TrainingA person's training program in the Learning Center can be focused toward a specific job, field of work, or for academic or personal use.
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A individual enrolled in LWSB has the opportunity to include training in assistive technology with a counselor's Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP) of personal adjustment or vocational training. The person can select a portion of training options offered in the Learning Center to meet specialized needs. |
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Orientation to Choices
Each person who is blind or visually impaired is provided an overview of computer access systems from software-based to hardware components.
Extensive Selection of Assistive TechnologyComputer screen reader systems: speech synthesizer, large print, refreshable braille display
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Technology SpecialistsA full-time Technology Specialist works individually with each trainee who is enrolled in the Learning Center. |
LWSB Opportunities
The individual is afforded the opportunity to research or access more of the comprehensive services available at LWSB while on campus.
Comprehensive services are offered that include psycho-social services for the emotional adjustment to blindness, independent living skills training, prevocational evaluation and training, and 13 vocational programs.
The Campus at LWSB
While enrolled in rehabilitation training at LWSB, trainees reside in our 100-person capacity dormitories.
The LWSB campus is primarily located on a city block area. A tree-filled courtyard is surrounded by brick buildings for residential living, training and administration.
LWSB serves people from all 50 states and other countries.
Lions World Services for the Blind was started in 1939 as a program to locate vending stands for employment of people who were blind or visually impaired.
LWSB was originally known as Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind. The name was officially changed in 1989 to Lions World Services for the Blind, to better reflect the nature and scope of services.
Since expanding into a comprehensive rehabilitation center in 1947, LWSB has provided the opportunity for more than 9,200 people to build a new life.
