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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Assistive Technology Products

Bemidji Office

616 America Ave NW, Ste 230, Bemidji, MN, 56601

(218) 333-8206

Website

https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/technology.jsp

Service Details

Description

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably.


Additional Information

The Assistive and Adaptive Technology Unit connects people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired to technology for daily life, school and employment.


The diverse array of products now on the market include:
* Electronic magnifiers
* Software that speaks everything on your computer screen
* Scanners that convert the printed text to speech,
* Displays that allow you to read what's on the screen of your phone or computer in braille
* Portable note takers which combine an array of functions in to one compact device


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Beltrami County 
    • Cass County 
    • Clearwater County 
    • Hubbard County 
    • Kittson County 
    • Koochiching County 
    • Lake of the Woods County 
    • Mahnomen County 
    • Marshall County 
    • Norman County 
    • Pennington County 
    • Polk County 
    • Red Lake County 
    • Roseau County 
  • Client Conveniences
    • Assistance with community resources 
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired 

Area Served

Northwestern Minnesota


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 333-8206
Toll Free (888) 234-1257

Last Update

10/16/2024

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