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Workforce Development Unit - State Services for the Blind

2200 University Avenue West, Suite 240, Saint Paul, MN 55114-1840

Individuals agea 14 and older who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind, seeking competitive integrated employment
Medical documentation confirming vision loss
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

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Description

Provides workforce development services, including: - Assistance with education, training, and job placement as required for employment - Employment support for blind and visually impaired adults - Employment-related services provided based on an individually developed employment plan - Information about access technology, including hands-on demonstration and assessment - Referral to resources for housing, independent living skills, and additional relevant services - Support to retain, regain, or advance in employment if eligible for services - Students ages 14 - 21 who are blind or visually impaired can apply for transition services

Last assured

09/30/2025

Providing organization

State Services for the Blind

State Services for the Blind offers tools and training for employment, living independently, and accessing print. Provides assistance to Minnesotans who are blind, DeafBlind, losing vision, or who have a disability that makes it difficult to read print.

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