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Program Details
Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Vision Loss Services
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
Offers help to individuals who have new blindness. deaf-blindness or visual disabilities. Adjustment to Blindness Training refers to training opportunities which teach an individual with a vision loss the skills necessary to work competitively and live independently.
Training includes:
- Skills to help you travel and get where you need to go
- Learning to access printed materials with computer equipment and/or braille
- Tools and techniques to take on all the challenges of daily life
- Gaining confidence to live successfully and pursue personal and professional goals
Features
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Area Served by County
- Benton County
- Douglas County
- Grant County
- Pope County
- Sherburne County
- Stearns County
- Stevens County
- Todd County
- Wright County
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Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
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Specialization
- Blind or visually impaired
Location
1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
Area Served
Central Minnesota
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-308-4800
- Toll Free: 800-366-5420
Websites
Other Locations
- Brainerd Office 204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
- State Services for the Blind Main Office 2200 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55114
- Mankato Office 12 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001
- Fergus Falls Office 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
- Marshall Office 607 W Main St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Duluth Office 402 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Bemidji Office 616 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601
- Rochester Office 2070 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN, 55904
- Hibbing Office 3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746
Other Services at this Location
- Career Counseling Help with finding a new career
Last Update
10/16/2024