Adjustment to Blindness Training - BLIND, Inc. - Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions
Comprehensive orientation to blindness training program which includes classes in braille, cane travel, home management, computers, industrial arts, career exploration, and life skills. Other services include: - Buddy Program: Kinship program for blind children ages 9 - 14 - ELL: English Language Learners - Evaluation of job readiness - Internet-based job search - Job development - Job seeking skills training - PREP Program: Life skills training for youth ages 14 - 22 - Program for those 55 and older who are losing their sight - Staff training for service providers - Teaches a positive attitude toward blindness - Writing own rehabilitation plan
Categories
Last assured
03/29/2024
Physical Address
100 East 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(612)872-9358
Website
Application process
Call for application; call for appointment; email; visit website; schedule a tour; verify funding
Fee
Call for fee information; fees for services paid through State Services for the Blind of Minnesota and other rehabilitative agencies
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
Persons who are legally blind and are in need of services; statewide service
Service area
MN
Agency info
BLIND, Inc. - Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions
Comprehensive orientation, rehabilitation, and training center for blind individuals of all ages.