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Pell Radio Reading Service     Prevention of Blindness

Social Activity Programs     Social Services     Client Support Services

Vision Resource Center     Visual Support Center

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PELL RADIO READING SERVICE

     Our amazing Radio Reading Service is hosted daily by specially trained volunteers. Live broadcasts for print-handicapped individuals can be found on WUSR, 99.5 FM, The University of Scranton’s own radio station. These informative broadcasts include reading of The Times-Tribune with reports of local news, sports and agency information. Broadcasts are also accessible via Comcast’s TV Channel 21, as well as The University of Scranton’s website: www.scranton.edu.

Manager:  Paul Trama


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PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS

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SOCIAL SERVICES 

     Caseworkers visit blind and visually impaired people in their homes to provide adjustment and supportive counseling and to give instruction in daily living skills.  Referrals are made to Blind and Visual Services, blind pension, medical assistance and other agencies when such services are needed by clients.  Cassettes, talking book machines and radio receivers are provided free of charge.  Arrangements are made for mobility training (cane travel) or to have a seeing eye dog. Unskilled or semi-skilled home maintenance services ensure the safety of clients and enable them to remain independent in their own homes. 

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CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Adjustment and support services including reading mail, paperwork, etc.
• Information and referrals for medical assistance, meals, transportation, blind pensions, etc.
• Transportation: door-to-door service to and from activities hosted at our center.
• Caseworkers and volunteer drivers are available on a case-by-case basis to escort clients to medical appointments and shopping.
• The County of Lackawanna Transportation System (COLTS) provides passes for eligible clients through The Lackawanna Branch, PAB.
• We also provide referrals for cane instruction and travel techniques.
• Low Vision Aids

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VISION RESOURCE CENTER

     Many visually impaired people lead normal lives with the help of magnifying devices to aid their eyesight.  We provide specially-designed magnification of all types as well as large telephone dials, talking calculators, self-threading needles, and other home care equipment. 

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