Manual Skills - VA Palo Alto Health Care System

The Manual Skills therapeutic program is dedicated to assisting veterans who are visually impaired to achieve their highest level of sensory awareness and personal independence. After evaluation, an individualized treatment program is developed based on the veteran’s goals, assessed needs and interests. Activities are designed to challenge the veteran to use problem-solving skills and to introduce adapted tools and techniques for those who are visually impaired.

WBRC Patient Woodworking

Projects in leatherwork, copper tooling, ceramics, woodworking, and home mechanics are used to increase independence and confidence in achieving personal goals. After participating in the Manual Skills program, many veterans improve or regain the ability to perform tasks engaged in before sight loss, and have the confidence and skills to become involved in new activities.

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