Beyond Vision

Independent Living and Skills Training Services for People who are Visually Impaired or Blind

Staff members of the Beyond Vision program at CPWD
A blind man sits in the grass, holding his white cane while petting hig guide dog.

Beyond Vision program provides individual and groups services for people who are visually impaired or blind and residing in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver and Jefferson, Gilpin and Weld Counties. The program also offers low-vision Peer Support groups.

In addition to aging, many older adults face vision loss. This can profoundly impact their quality of life, independence, and families. Risk of secondary injury and isolation increases.

Consumers who are a part of the Beyond Vision program create colorful works of art at Art Garage.
A blind woman sits next to her sister as she reviews a website on her laptop using a screen reader.
A blind man with a white cane is getting on a public city bus.

These trainings enable individuals with vision loss to live safely in their own homes. Participants learn skills to stay connected to family, friends, hobbies, and entertainment. They learn assistive technology to effectively communicate with doctors and other practitioners. Beyond Vision teaches healthy eating and hygiene. These skills significantly reduce the risk of injury, isolation, or premature transition to a nursing home. 

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Services are offered in 1:1 settings in the consumers home, in group settings, and through online offerings. Beyond Vision also brings valuable education and information to groups through expert presentations and sharing the latest medical and other findings related to vision loss.

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Beyond Vision has an Assistive Technology Library in our Boulder office, where individuals can test, try, and learn about different assistive and adaptive technology. This allows them to “try-before-they-buy,” and find the most suitable technology for their needs.

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 Peer Support happens in groups – in-person, online, and hybrid – where individuals with vision loss or who are blind come together to share their experience, strength, advice, and support with each other. They learn about new techniques technologies, and have a forum where individuals with similar experiences can provide support for the disruptive emotional and life changes that accompany vision loss.

To connect with our Beyond Vision team: