Rehabilitation Services for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

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Rehabilitation Services for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

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This program provides you with services that will help you live independently. Most services are free. If you are 55 or older, you can take part in a special program that helps you with mobility training, skills in daily living, and adaptive equipment. You can also take part in support groups to help you manage low vision. You use this program if you are blind or have a visual impairment.

About this program

This program provides you with services that will help you to live independently. Services include:

  • Employment skills training and evaluation
  • Orientation and mobility help
  • Ways to manage daily living
  • Physical conditioning
  • Home management
  • Medical management
  • Recreation and leisure skills
  • Meal preparation
  • Braille literacy
  • Electronic visual aids

Most services are free. If you are 55 or older, you can take part in a special program that provides you with mobility training, adaptive equipment, and support groups to help you manage low vision.

How do I get help?

To get help from this program, contact your local agency.

Categories

Disability Services

Populations served

Disabled

Related ICD-10 codes

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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