From Monday, June 3 to Saturday, June 7, our Rehabilitation Teachers held a successful Super Community-Based Training (CBT) in Des Moines, IA. This dynamic week brought together ten participants for a full schedule of classes, hands-on learning, and social activities—all designed to support progress toward their vocational and independent living goals.
The week concluded with a special Saturday session, where participants invited family and friends to join them. This inspiring closing event featured a panel of former clients who shared personal success stories and encouraged participants to continue building on the skills they’ve developed. Attendees were also reminded of the value of staying connected with their Rehabilitation Teachers and exploring further training opportunities through our Department’s Center.
Feedback from this session was overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few highlights from the participant testimonials:
Favorite parts of Super CBT Week:
- “I enjoyed it all. I can't choose a favorite.”
- “Learning braille was a standout. I also appreciated hearing how others approach challenges—very insightful.”
- “I came to learn new skills and gain new experiences—and I absolutely did.”
- “The push I needed to start learning Office 365 on iOS.”
- “Spending time with others who have similar disabilities was great. I learned so much—both related and unrelated to blindness. The teachers were wonderful, and the activities and food were excellent.”
- “Learning new skills and connecting with others like me.”
- “Meeting people with similar challenges and gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences.”
- “Everything was golden for me.”
- “Maintaining and improving my skills while building community with others.”
