Independent Living Services

Goal | Eligibility | Services | Plan | Useful Websites

Goal

The goal of the Independent Living - Adult Program is to enable blind and severely visually impaired adults to live more independently in their homes and communities with a maximum degree of self direction.

Eligibility

An adult must have a visual impairment in both eyes and require services to improve or maintain their independence at their home and community.

Services

Services may include:

  • Information and Referral
  • Independent Living Skills Training
  • Orientation and Mobility (Skills to Travel Independently)
  • Adjustment to Blindness
  • Advocacy Training
  • Low Vision Services
  • Public Education
  • Prevention of Blindness

Plan

A plan for services will be jointly be developed based on an assessment of skills.

Useful Websites

These are some useful sites.