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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Vision Loss Services

Marshall Office

607 W Main St, Lyon County Courthouse, Marshall, MN, 56258

(507) 476-4045

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
    • Big Stone County 
    • Chippewa County 
    • Cottonwood County 
    • Jackson County 
    • Kandiyohi County 
    • Lac qui Parle County 
    • Lincoln County 
    • Lyon County 
    • Murray County 
    • Nobles County 
    • Pipestone County 
    • Redwood County 
    • Renville County 
    • Rock County 
    • Swift County 
    • Yellow Medicine County 
  • Client Conveniences
    • Assistance with community resources 
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired 

Area Served

Southwestern Minnesota


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (507) 476-4045
Toll Free (800) 366-4813

Last Update

10/16/2024

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