PVA at a Glance

 

Alphapoint:

Approximate Monthly Cost: $4,630

Travel Training/Canes: Consumer selects cane of choice

Housing: No, however, discuss possible options with RSB staff

Weekend and After Hours Activities: Consumers are not required to participate

Recreational Activities: Yes

Sleepshade: Optional

Consumer Group Meetings: Not Required 

Braille Training: Required in most cases 

Meals: Lunch provided

 

Lion's World:

Approximate Monthly Cost: $3,150

Travel Training/Canes: Consumer selects cane of choice

Housing: On Campus

Weekend and After Hours Activities: Consumers are not required to participate

Recreational Activities: Yes

Sleepshade: Optional

Consumer Group Meetings: Not Required 

Braille Training: Required in most cases 

Meals: Meals provided

 

South Dakota Rehab Center

Approximate Monthly Cost: $3,307

Travel Training/Canes: Consumer selects cane of choice

Housing: Off Campus

Weekend and After Hours Activities: Consumers are not required to participate

Recreational Activities: Yes

Sleepshade: Optional

Consumer Group Meetings: Not Required 

Braille Training: Need is determined through evaluation

Meals: Meal allowance provided

 

Colorado Center

Approximate Cost: $3,500

Travel Training/Canes: Long cane preferred; consumer choice permitted

Housing: Off Campus

Weekend and After Hours Activities: Required to participate except for consumer organizations

Recreational Activities: Yes, including challenge recreation

Sleepshade: See ** below

Consumer Group Meetings: Closely affiliated with National Federation of the Blind; NFB chapter meetings and functions are not required

Braille Training: Required in most cases 

Meals: Meal allowance provided

**Students with residual vision are required to wear their sleepshades from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the facility, unless it is mutually agreed upon between the student and staff member for a break or a specific activity.

 

Cleveland Society for the Blind

Approximate Cost: $4,450

Travel Training/Canes: Consumer selects cane of choice

Housing: On Campus

Weekend and After Hours Activities: Consumers are not required to participate

Recreational Activities: Yes

Sleepshade: Optional

Consumer Group Meetings: Not Required 

Braille Training: Need is determined through evaluation 

Meals: Meal allowance provided