Help For The Blind In California

Blind services information and referral.

Help for the blind in california.

California financial assistance programs. Available for 2 99 as a kindle download. Vision loss in later life can be an unwelcome journey to the scary unknown. In addition to the programs below find government assistance as well as charities in california that can provide help with paying bills rent deposit or mortgage payments transportation medical care and other expenses.

That means your vision is not correctable to at least 20 200 in your best eye or you have a visual field of 20 degrees or less. Financial help and grants are available in all cities and counties listed below including los angeles san diego and san francisco. All proceeds of sale go directly to our california council of the blind affiliate. Assisted living facilities for the blind present options to the elderly and their families that can help keep seniors safe happy and living as independently as possible for as long as possible.

We pay benefits to people who are blind under two programs. Maine division for the blind visually impaired if you have a vision problem that prevents you from carrying out the activities of daily living getting an education or a job there is help. Blindness and vision loss can make living alone and daily activities such as climbing stairs preparing meals handling bills and tackling chores. To qualify for federal benefits as a blind individual you must be legally blind.

Society for the blind 1238 s street sacramento ca 95811 united states. Directory of services for the blind and visually impaired in california. Office of services to the blind 744 p street m s. If you re blind we have special rules that allow you to receive benefits when you are unable to work.

You might qualify for state benefits even if you re ineligible for federal benefits. The division for the blind and visually impaired can provide many services to persons with severe visual impairments. Ccb offers help with its illustrated book have a happy life. If you re blind or have low vision.

707 579 4380 toll free telephone. 9 7 96 sacramento california 95814 916 657 3327 voice 916 653 4001 fax blindaccess dss ca gov. Access ingenuity santa rosa ca 95405 local telephone.