The Other 128 Hours a Week: Teaching Personal Management to Blind Young Adults

The blind young adult has been given an education and prepared for the job market but he has not been taught the skills necessary for independent living. Parents often assume the blind son or daughter will always live with the family and fear that injury will occur if the blind youth attempts to perform a household task himself. These young people are often not even oriented to areas (such as the kitchen) of their own homes. Areas of personal management discussed include signature writing, shopping, money management, cooking, and using a calendar.