Direct services are provided by vocational rehabilitation counselors and supervisors, social workers, rehabilitation teachers, peripatologists, vending facility supervisors as well as support staff. The agency also utilizes community resources to insure appropriate and timely services to consumers. Input form consumers an other members of the community is actively sought. The purpose of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to provide eligible individuals with visual impairments the opportunities and supports that will enable them to become independent, active, self-sustaining members or their community. In order to promote employment and independent living opportunities for adults with visual impairments, these units employ rehabilitation counselors, social workers, rehabilitation teachers, and mobility instructors.
Most services are at no cost.
Facility Program Provides job training and employment opportunities for legally blind persons. Operates 21 vending outlets statewide. Working with you to find a job is the goal of this unit. You and your rehabilitation counselor will work together to develop an employment plan. Specific services provided are those essential to achieving employment and are unique to each individual.