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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
- Becker County
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Douglas County
- Grant County
- Hubbard County
- Mahnomen County
- Norman County
- Otter Tail County
- Red Lake County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wadena County
- Wilkin 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
1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Area Served
West central Minnesota
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-395-0245
- Toll Free: 800-657-3755
Websites
Other Locations
- Brainerd Office 204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- Bemidji Office 616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601
- St. Cloud Office 1542 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
- Marshall Office 607 W Main St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- State Services for the Blind Main Office 2200 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55114
- Hibbing Office 3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746
- Mankato Office 12 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001
- Duluth Office 402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Rochester Office 2070 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904
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