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Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION National facility which provides evaluation, independent living skills and mobility training, short-term comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and assistance with jobs and residential placement for Americans who are deaf-blind. Resources available for the deaf and blind include: * Equipment distribution program * Technical assistance * Peer learning groups through Zoom * Evaluation and training (one day or half day) at their headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation, mobility and independent living. * Programs and services offered locally (short term training) * Information on combined vision and hearing loss * Senior Adult Services for people age 55+ * Confident Living Program: On the Road for people over 55 * Support services

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Assists individuals of all ages in reaching their personal goals through assessment and training. Instruction can take place on-site in Grand Forks, in the home, on the job, or wherever an individual may need guidance. Provides programs at the School for the Blind for all ages from infants - adults. Program areas of instruction, evaluation, or consultation include: * Adaptive Aids * Adjustment with vision loss discussions * Braille * Daily living skills * Orientation and mobility * Vocational and career * Technology * Recreation and leisure Regional outreach program includes: * Vision Resource Center * Braille Access Center * The Store * In-service trainings and presentations * Golden guide videos

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION National facility which provides evaluation, independent living skills and mobility training, short-term comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and assistance with jobs and residential placement for Americans who are deaf-blind. Resources available for the deaf and blind include: * Equipment distribution program * Technical assistance * Peer learning groups through Zoom * Evaluation and training (one day or half day) at their headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation, mobility and independent living. * Programs and services offered locally (short term training) * Information on combined vision and hearing loss * Senior Adult Services for people age 55+ * Confident Living Program: On the Road for people over 55 * Support services

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE 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

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Hadley offers free social, emotional, and practical support for those living with vision loss, including: * Peer to Peer Program - Connect with someone who can relate to the everyday challenges of vision loss * Audio-Video Workshops - Guides related to various activities and skills such as daily living, adjusting to vision loss, recreation, working, technology, and Braille * Donahoe Center for Support - The Donahoe Center offers compassionate assistance, a supportive community, and trusted resources that promote well-being and foster connectedness

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION The Adjustment to Blindness Training Program helps you learn adaptive techniques. Subjects include technology, typing, orientation and mobility, Braille, cooking, and tasks of daily living. They also provide fully furnished apartments near their training center, for those traveling from Greater Minnesota. Offers a low vision assessment to evaluate the impact of your vision loss in your home. DeafBlind Services advances the independence of children and adults with combined hearing and vision loss. Offers Vision Rehabilitation Training to learn adaptive techniques