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

  • 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
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired

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

Email

ssb.info@state.mn.us

Websites

Other Locations

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Last Update

12/10/2024