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

• Client Conveniences
  • Assistance with community resources

• Specialization
  • Blind or visually impaired