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Pinterest This program can provide you with special services if you are an older adult and are blind or have low vision. A counselor conducts an initial interview to discuss your concerns about vision loss, your medical background, and your living and family situation. They help you create a plan for services.
A counselor will work with you directly to build skills that can help you remain independent in your home and adjust to challenges you meet on a daily basis. Services may include:
- Counseling and guidance
- Training on how to manage personal care and daily tasks
- Labeling and organizing items around the home
- Safe cooking techniques
- Adjustment to blindness
- Referral to community resources
- Low-vision evaluations
- Orientation and mobility training
- Instruction in the use of adaptive computer software
How do I apply?
To apply, please call the South Carolina Commission for the Blind at 1-888-335-5951 (toll-free) or 1-803-898-8731.
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