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Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells adaptive equipment for use in daily life, to help people who are blind or have low vision. The assistive technology helps individuals to retain or regain their independence in reading, writing and hobbies such as craft work or sewing. Products include: * Magnifiers - stand or handheld, lighted * Daily living aids - cooking, games, hobbies, clocks, health products, etc. * Video and hand-held magnifiers * Large print phones, clocks, keyboards * Braille products

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 At State Services for the Blind (SSB) they help people who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind, experiencing vision loss, or have difficulty accessing the printed word, to live and work as independently as possible. At offices statewide, their services include training people to adjust to blindness and vision loss, exploring assistive technology, and teaching adults how to prepare for, find and keep jobs.

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

Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities MORE INFORMATION If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services. Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal. Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells a wide range of products to aid those with low vision, blindness, and a deaf-blind combination. They feature a catalog of items searchable by categories such as blindness, low vision or learning disabilities. Product information is provided under the topics: * Blindness * Low Vision * Product support

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION This virtual support group is a small group of about 10 people with hour-long sessions held weekly for 8 sessions.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Lighthouse Center for Vital Living provides: * Assessment, training and technical assistance services * Device loans and demonstrations Assistive technologies include: * Safety monitoring systems * Medication management systems * Assistive or Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices * Computers * Tablets * Smartphones or specialized phones for people with vision loss or hearing loss * Mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs or canes * Ramps * Grab bars

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION The Assistive and Adaptive Technology Unit connects people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired to technology for daily life, school and employment. The diverse array of products now on the market include: * Electronic magnifiers * Software that speaks everything on your computer screen * Scanners that convert the printed text to speech, * Displays that allow you to read what's on the screen of your phone or computer in braille * Portable note takers which combine an array of functions in to one compact device

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Promotes the literacy of blind children through braille and to provide access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs. Sells books written in a combination of print and braille: * Bumpy Basics: Collection of board books for toddlers * Children's books subscription service * Great Expectations: Picture books for blind kids * Science and Technology program: Books about science for children * Books for adults * Braille ebooks (eBraille)

Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities MORE INFORMATION If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services. Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal. Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.

Program provides training or work experience to individuals with disabilities or impairing health conditions to help them find a job and become economically independent

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Gives visually impaired individuals and family members a place to learn about visual impairments and resources for living with vision loss. * Provides technology training

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION The Assistive and Adaptive Technology Unit connects people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired to technology for daily life, school and employment. The diverse array of products now on the market include: * Electronic magnifiers * Software that speaks everything on your computer screen * Scanners that convert the printed text to speech, * Displays that allow you to read what's on the screen of your phone or computer in braille * Portable note takers which combine an array of functions in to one compact device

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

Offers counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently. Services include: * Low vision aids and other adaptive devices * Aging Eyes Initiative offers information about eye conditions common to seniors, free low-vision aids and devices, and referrals to more help. * Adjustment to Blindness Skill training * Training in daily living skills * Access to the Radio Talking Book * Access to books and other print material in alternative formats

Employment preparation and career training program that provides experience or vocational education for the work associated with a certain type of job

Employment preparation program that helps veterans transition from military to civilian employment

Offers counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently. Services include: * Low vision aids and other adaptive devices * Aging Eyes Initiative offers information about eye conditions common to seniors, free low-vision aids and devices, and referrals to more help. * Adjustment to Blindness Skill training * Training in daily living skills * Access to the Radio Talking Book * Access to books and other print material in alternative formats

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) is a Braille translation software for Windows and Apple that takes files and converts the text into braille. The software an translate from print to braille or braille to print in over 170 languages.

Coordinated activities are provided to students to teach the knowledge and skills needed for post-school activities. This can include such things as employment, further education and training, community experiences or living independently. MORE INFORMATION Transition program is designed to prepare students to make a smooth transition from the world of school to adulthood. Transition related and special activities and programs include: * Academic support * Career readiness and work experience * Independence and living skills * Community involvement

Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities MORE INFORMATION If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services. Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal. Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.

The Communication Center provides books, newspapers, magazines and other printed materials in alternate formats for people who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind or who have other disabilities that make it difficult for them to read print. Services include: * Braille and audio transcription of books and other printed materials * News by phone or on the go * Library services offering books in accessible formats * Radio Talking Book offering free, closed-circuit news and information service broadcast 24/7

Treatment and education designed to maintain or improve a person's physical, intellectual and social health. Services can be provided on a short-term or long-term basis. MORE INFORMATION Lighthouse occupational therapists can address general occupational therapy needs as well as low-vision-specific needs. Services can include: * An individualized evaluation and risk assessment * Customized help to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach specified goals * An outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan * Assessment of environmental needs and using technology and adaptive equipment to address home safety * Strength, balance, and/or incontinence management programs to improve safety, quality of life, and promote aging in place * Wheelchair positioning to address skin health and functional mobility * Daily living skills like meal prep, feeding, self-cares, homemaking, medication management, telecommunication and computer skills

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for people with vision loss. Support groups offer a place to connect with others experiencing vision loss and share ideas for living independently with vision loss.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells equipment that helps people with disabilities to complete tasks and access computer technology. Offers these categories: * Learning and instruction * Vision aids * Hearing aids * Ability switches * Speech and communication * Mobility aids * Sensory and motor skills * Computer accessibility * Daily living aids