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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Older Adults with Vision Loss

St. Cloud Office

1542 Northway Dr, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

(320) 308-4800

Website

https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/seniors

Service Details

Description

Offers counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently.


Services include:
* Low vision aids and other adaptive devices
* Aging Eyes Initiative offers information about eye conditions common to seniors, free low-vision aids and devices, and referrals to more help.
* Adjustment to Blindness Skill training
* Training in daily living skills
* Access to the Radio Talking Book
* Access to books and other print material in alternative formats


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Benton County 
    • Douglas County 
    • Grant County 
    • Pope County 
    • Sherburne County 
    • Stearns County 
    • Stevens County 
    • Todd County 
    • Wright County 
  • Client Conveniences
    • Assistance with community resources 
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired 
    • Disabilities 
    • Older adults 
    • Older adults with disabilities 

Eligibility

* No specific eligibility requirements other than the client reporting functional difficulties because of their vision loss
* Some services require the client to have a certain degree of vision loss as per an ophthalmological report
* Many have age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or other conditions that are a common part of aging.


Area Served

Central Minnesota


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (320) 308-4800
Toll Free (800) 366-5420

Last Update

12/5/2024

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