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
1429 South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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
Fax
(217) 243-8131
Voice
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 Schuyler County, Illinois Champaign County, Illinois Morgan County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois Brown County, Illinois Lasalle 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.