Provides direct support services to blind or deaf-blind people to help them live as independently as possible

Description

Blind or visually impaired support services involve direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind, or those with low vision. Program focuses on teaching Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment.

Additional Information

National facility which provides evaluation, independent living skills and mobility training, short-term comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and assistance with jobs and residential placement for Americans who are deaf-blind.

Resources available for the deaf and blind include:

• Equipment distribution program
• Technical assistance
• Peer learning groups through Zoom
• Evaluation and training (one day or half day) at their headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation, mobility and independent living.
• Programs and services offered locally (short term training)
• Information on combined vision and hearing loss
• Senior Adult Services for people age 55+
• Confident Living Program: On the Road for people over 55
• Support services

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Specialization
  • Blind or visually impaired
  • Deaf or hard-of-hearing