Structured Training Education Program (S.T.E.P.)

The Structured Training Education Program, (STEP) assists people with changing vision to continue hobbies and leisure time activities through the use of adaptive techniques which will allow them to be as independent as possible. These skills will be presented by specialists in vision rehabilitation and therapists in occupational, physical, and recreation therapies. STEP courses are carefully designed with specific, clearly-defined, measurable goals and objectives. Class length will vary from four to eight weeks. After completing STEP courses, participants will have the skills to pursue hobbies and recreational activities in their home communities and/or participate in other recreation programming at the Badger Association.

The Badger Association’s Outlook Shoppe staff and the Vision Rehabilitation Services instructors will provide training on the use of a wide range of new adaptive items for people with vision loss. Discover helpful products such as the Talking One Month Medication Organizer, the Jitterbug cell phone (now available in the Outlook Shoppe), the Cordless Phone that has talking Caller ID, and the Amigo, a portable magnifier.

Some of these products are not currently sold in the Outlook Shoppe but participants will have the option to buy or order them. For additional information or to sign up, please call 414-615-0115.

Presented by United Healthcare, this program reviews research related to aging.

Participants are guided through an informative discussion regarding positive thinking and its contribution to healthy aging. The benefits of mobility, activity and exercise also are examined.

• Examining the research about aging
• Understanding the value of socializing and having interests
• Exploring the role of resilience in healthy aging

For additional information or to sign up, please call 414-615-0115.

It’s not always easy to know which lifestyles are hazardous to one’s health, and wellness is much more than simply avoiding disease. This second program, also presented by United Healthcare, introduces the major components of wellness, including proper nutrition, regular exercise, a balanced lifestyle and stress management.

• Understanding basic wellness components
• Recognizing the short and long-term benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Examining the biopsychosocial connection and achieving lifestyle balance

For additional information or to sign up, please call 414-615-0115.

Registration Information

You can register for the STEP program at any time throughout the year by mailing in your registration form, along with payment, or by contacting the Badger Association’s reception desk on your first day of classes with form and payment.