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
    • 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
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired

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

Email

ssb.info@state.mn.us

Websites

Other Locations

Other Services at this Location

Last Update

12/10/2024