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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Vision Loss Services

Hibbing Office

3920 13th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746

(218) 262-6754

Website

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

Service Details

Description

Blind or visually impaired support services involve direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind, or those with low vision. Program focuses on teaching Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment.


Additional Information

Offers help to individuals who have new blindness. deaf-blindness or visual disabilities. Adjustment to Blindness Training refers to training opportunities which teach an individual with a vision loss the skills necessary to work competitively and live independently.


Training includes:
* Skills to help you travel and get where you need to go
* Learning to access printed materials with computer equipment and/or braille
* Tools and techniques to take on all the challenges of daily life
* Gaining confidence to live successfully and pursue personal and professional goals


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Aitkin County 
    • Carlton County 
    • Cook County 
    • Lake County 
    • St. Louis County 
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired 

Area Served

Northern Minnesota


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 262-6754
Toll Free (800) 657-3824

Last Update

12/5/2024

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