BUREAU OF CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY BLIND SERVICES | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERIVCES - DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Blind Service staff provide a variety of services to individuals who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf/Blind to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency through obtaining competitive employment. Services include:
- Vocational rehabilitation.
- Provides instruction in independent living skills, communication strategies, Braille, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and health and wellness.
- Orientation and Mobility Instructors providing instruction in skills, methods, and techniques to independently travel safely and effectively in various surroundings.
- Rehabilitation Counselors and Coordinators provide a wide variety of services necessary to assist the individual in obtaining their employment outcome goal.
Categories
Physical Address
600 East Ash Street, Building 400, Springfield, IL 62703
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Voice
Fax
(217) 524-0758
Application process
Call for information
Fee
Most services are free of cost
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Open to ages 14.5-54 with significant visual impairment or who have both a hearing loss and visual impairment that makes going to work difficult
Languages
English
Service area
Kane County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois
Hancock County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois
Adams County, Illinois
Pike County, Illinois
Coles County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Schuyler County, Illinois
Brown County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERIVCES - DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Provides assistance to people with disabilities and their families in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.