A key goal of the VIP Program is to help people adjust to a vision-oriented world. We offer diagnostic evaluation to gauge the extent of a client's impairment. Once that is established, we respond with services uniquely suited to individual needs. Two rehabilitation instructors specialize in orientation and mobility, low vision assessment, and the use of adaptive equipment. Two other instructors teach ADL (activities of daily living skills), designed to help clients reach a maximum level of independence. Skills include food preparation, personal management, home management, consumer awareness, as well as Braille and diabetes management.

Because communication is such an important part of everyday life, the program has an instructor who teaches total communications, including typing, spelling, and word processing via computer speech.

These professionals are assisted by a career specialist who provides guidance in career choices. A counselor and psychologist are also available to students who may need personal or in-depth vocational counseling.

Since employment is a key goal of life skills training, NTC puts a high premium on out placement assistance for our learners. Help is provided with transportation, research, improve interviewing skills, resume writing, and career counseling. The college also has access to adaptive equipment and consultants that can help clients fit into the workplace. Close ties are maintained with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Northern Valley Workshop, a sheltered workplace; and other agencies.