Workforce Development Unit - State Services for the Blind
- Assistance with education, training, job placement as required for employment - Employment support for blind and visually impaired adults - Employment-related services provided based on individually developed employment plan - Information about access technology including hands-on demonstration and assessment - Referral to resources for housing, independent living skills, additional relevant services - Support to retain, regain or advance in employment if eligible for services - Students 14 - 21 who are blind or visually impaired can apply for transition services
Last assured
03/21/2024
Physical Address
2070 College View Road East, Rochester, MN 55904
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)649-5927
Application process
Call or complete an interest form https://www.mnworkforceone.com/Resources/InterestFormForAgencyAdd.aspx?a=100000225
Fee
Most services are provided at no cost and are based on eligibility.
Required documents
Medical documentation confirming vision loss
Eligibility
Individuals 14 and older who are blind, low vision, or deafblind seeking competitive integrated employment.
Service area
MN
Agency info
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.