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Program Details
Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Career Counseling
Help with finding a new career
Description
Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities
Additional Information
If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services.
Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal.
Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Faribault County
- Le Sueur County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Nicollet County
- Sibley County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
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Specialization
- Blind or visually impaired
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined based on several criteria, the first of which is a significant vision loss.
Location
12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001
Area Served
South Central Minnesota
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 651-529-2300
- Toll Free: 800-657-3821
Websites
Other Locations
- State Services for the Blind Main Office 2200 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55114
- Rochester Office 2070 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904
- Marshall Office 607 W Main St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- St. Cloud Office 1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
- Brainerd Office 204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- Fergus Falls Office 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
- Duluth Office 402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Hibbing Office 3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746
- Bemidji Office 616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601
Other Services at this Location
- Vision Loss Services Provides direct support services to blind or deaf-blind people to help them live as independently as possible
Last Update
12/10/2024