The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind is a state agency, established in 1906, to provide a wide range of social and rehabilitation services to legally blind Massachusetts residents of all ages. Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology to enhance individual performance, primarily in the areas of education and employment. Independent Living Social Services assistance to meaningfully participate in our society. Orientation and Mobility services for independent travel. Medical Assistance services to ensure health for persons in need.
Rehabilitation Teaching to better prepare people to manage activities of daily living.
Specialized services to children who are blind. Specialized services to elders who are blind. Industrial production opportunities for those persons in need of them. The reason for this law is to ensure that legally blind persons get the supporting services and benefits they may need. Additionally, the information gathered is of great value in estimating national rates and causes of legal blindness, as well as advancing research related to the field of blindness.