<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><div style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> The training in alternative techniques includes instruction in reading and writing Braille, basic cane travel, cooking skills, and introductions to independent living skills and industrial arts. Students may learn to pour liquids, carry a
food tray, do laundry, follow a recipe, and much more. Self-confidence and problem skills are gained through building and painting projects such as their own birdhouses and nightstands. Students also participate in "talk time," where they discuss important issues about blindness with blind peers and instructors. This time gives the students a chance to discuss their feelings about blindness, their frustrations with uncomfortable situations, and suggestions for overcoming problems caused by blindness. <br></div></div></div></div></blockquote></body></html>