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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Assistive Technology Products

Mankato Office

12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001

(651) 529-2300

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
    • Blue Earth County 
    • Brown County 
    • Faribault County 
    • Le Sueur County 
    • Martin County 
    • McLeod County 
    • Meeker County 
    • Nicollet County 
    • Sibley County 
    • Waseca County 
    • Watonwan County 
  • Client Conveniences
    • Assistance with community resources 
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired 

Area Served

South Central Minnesota


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (651) 529-2300
Toll Free (800) 657-3821

Last Update

11/22/2024

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