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Offers education on the rights and responsibilities of guide dog handlers and users.Advocacy and InformationMore information: Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunitiesProvides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

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Visual Impairments
Service Animals
Information Sources
Advocacy
Offers information and support for veterans with visual impairments and their families.Advocacy and Support Services for Veterans

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Visual Impairments
Advocacy
Adolescents
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides referrals for individuals with visual impairments to and from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and other state agencies.Information & Referral More information: Assistance is available for applying for special housing and other services Offers outreach in the form of formal presentations to schools, nursing homes, senior centers, exhibits at health fairs, and other events

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Volunteer Opportunities
Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides job readiness training for individuals with visual impairments.Blind Vocational Services

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Adult Education & Employment
EFC
Employment
988
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Clinical Service Providers
BHA
Partnerships
Visual Impairments
Offers support and training for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or hearing impaired.Disability Related Center-Based EmploymentMore information: Training in daily living tasks, traveling independently with a cane, and socialization provided Includes instruction in braille, typing, and adaptive equipment Hosts bi-weekly group discussions about blindness-related issues Provides computerized braille production and outreach services Refers to other agencies that sell adaptive equipment and helpful tools

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
EFC
Visual Impairments
Partnerships
Employment
Career & Vocational Services
Adult Education & Employment
988
Assistive Technology Information
Clinical Service Providers
Reading Services for People With Disabilities
BHA
Vocational Rehabilitation
Helps individuals who are blind or have low vision find and connect with community services. Information and Referral

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Visual Impairments
Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers teaching and support services for individuals who are newly blind.Blindness Education/Prevention

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Older Adults
BHA
Visual Impairments
COVID-19
Volunteer Opportunities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
988
Mental Health - Service Type
Provides jobs in manufacturing to individuals with visual and hearing impairments.Employment/Job TrainingMore information: Employees assemble products or install and service vending machines Available at 4 locations in Baltimore, Cumberland, Raleigh, and Salisbury

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EFC
Adult Education & Employment
Visual Impairments
Job Search/Placement
Employment
Provides support and activities for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.Recreation/SocialMore information: Organizes monthly meetings, picnics, parties, and other local gatherings Provides literature and Aide such as white canes, Braille writing materials, and talking equipment

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Advocacy
Visual Impairments
Recreational Activities/Sports
Offers activities and support for youth, families, and educators.Youth Development More information: Includes weekend getaways, guidance from mentors, and referrals to other resources

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Helps individuals who are blind or have low vision find and connect with community services. Information and Referral

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Visual Impairments
Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers services and support for individuals who are losing their eyesight.Vision Rehabilitation ServicesMore information: Provides instruction in braille, typing, low-vision Aide, talking books, and other technologies Teaches cooking, housekeeping, financial management, and other independent living techniques Orientation and mobility training available

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Day Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Equipment
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Provides education and support services for older adults.Senior CentersMore information: Offers instruction on braille, computer skills, independent living, and adjustments to vision loss Hosts support groups, adaptive aide demonstrations, guest speakers, and community outings

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Visual Impairments
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Mental Health - Service Type
BHA
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
988
Provides training on the latest assistive technology, including voice synthesizers, navigators, scanners, large size on-screen software, and braille printers.Assistive Technology TrainingMore information: Offers computer training classes and labs on marketable skills Assists employers in integrating assistive technology into the workplace and training employees

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Visual Impairments
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Equipment
Helps individuals with vision loss find resources to maintain their independence and quality of life.Vision Impairment Services

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Volunteer Opportunities
Adolescents
Eye Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Visual Impairments
Offers early identification and stimulation programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Early Childhood DevelopmentMore information: Includes at-home evaluations, social and recreational opportunities, summer camps, and parties Assists in finding resources for school-age children

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Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
BHA
Recreational Activities/Sports
Mental Health - Special Programs
988
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides supports and services to veterans who are blind or visually impaired.Veteran Support ServicesMore information: Offers career development, life skills services, peer support, scholarships, and referrals

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Adult Education & Employment
Veteran Support Groups
Visual Impairments
Veteran Employment Programs
EFC
Employment
Awards scholarships to high school and college students who have visual impairments.Scholarships

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EFC
Student Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid
Visual Impairments
Adult Education & Employment
Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Information and ReferralMore information: Refers to programs for job training, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance Helps with issues related to discrimination, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and benefits Provides assistance in obtaining Braille resources Operates a phone-based newspaper reading service

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Specialized Information and Referral
Reading Services for People With Disabilities
Discrimination Assistance
Visual Impairments
Advocacy
Offers services and housing options to help older adults and individuals with disabilities live independently.Aging and Disability Services More information: Provides one-time consultations and care management services Home-delivered meals, nutrition counseling, caregiver support, and social activities available Operates a senior center for individuals who are blind or have visual impairments The Seabury Connector offers free transportation to medical and public benefit appointments

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988
Mental Health - Service Type
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Mental Health Evaluation
Disability Related Transportation
BHA
Older Adults
Transportation
Home Delivered Meals
Clinical Service Providers
Senior Centers
Basic Needs
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
EFC
Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Information/Education
Visual Impairments
Mental Health - Special Programs
Provides counseling and support to veterans who are visually impaired.Veteran Support Services

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Clinical Service Providers
Care Coordination
988
Health
EFC
BHA
Case/Care Management
Visual Impairments
Individual Counseling
Provides a 9-month residential program for blind and low vision individuals to learn the necessary skills to adjust to their new condition. Independent Living Services - Visual Impairments More information: Includes braille classes, technology, home management, shopping, travel, other skills for daily living Offers job readiness and training for adults

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Job Readiness
Visual Impairments
EFC
Adult Education & Employment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Career & Vocational Services
Provides training on the latest assistive technology, including voice synthesizers, navigators, scanners, large size on-screen software, and braille printers.Assistive Technology TrainingMore information: Offers computer training classes and labs on marketable skills Assists employers in integrating assistive technology into the workplace and training employees

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Visual Impairments
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Equipment
Provides job readiness training for individuals with visual impairments.Blind Vocational Services

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Adult Education & Employment
EFC
Employment
988
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Clinical Service Providers
BHA
Partnerships
Visual Impairments
Offers free programs and workshops for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Disability Related Center-Based EmploymentMore information: Prepares individuals for everyday challenges at home, school, and work

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COVID-19
Career & Vocational Services
Employment
EFC
BHA
Adult Education & Employment
Visual Impairments
Partnerships
988
Clinical Service Providers
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation