Blind and Visually Impaired, Services for the

Services for Blind and Visually Impaired provides those services necessary to help people with visual loss to enter, re-enter, or maintain employment. Most services are provided without charge to the referred individual as the Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Program is supported by your State and Federal tax dollars.

Rehabilitation Services provided

• Consultative Services on ADA, job and task analysis, and reasonable job accommodation
• Counseling and Guidance
• Employer Services
• Job Placement
• Low Vision
• Orientation and Mobility
• Personal and Household Management
• Skills Training
• Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Sight Services for Independent Living

Services are available for individuals who are legally blind or visually impaired, 55 years of age or older and living independently. Services include:

• Adaptive aids and devices
• Assessment
• Information
• Peer Support Groups
• Referrals
• Skills training

Please call 1-800-581-6881 for information on how to register for this program and/or locations and times for Peer Support group meetings.

Business Enterprise Program

The Business Enterprise Program is a federal/state program designed to provide employment opportunities for legally blind Vocational Rehabilitation customers. Employment opportunities in the following areas

• Cafeteria
• Snack Bar
• Vending