Kansas Services for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Specialized Kansas programs help people who are blind or visually impaired pursue employment, increase independence, and obtain blindness-related support.

About

Kansas Rehabilitation Services provides specialized programs for Kansans who are blind or visually impaired.

Vocational Rehabilitation services help eligible individuals achieve competitive integrated employment.

Kansas also operates the Older Blind Independent Living Program and the Business Enterprise Program for people who are legally blind.

Services and Programs May Include

  • Specialized vocational rehabilitation
  • Employment counseling and assistance
  • Independent-living services
  • Orientation and mobility
  • Assistive devices
  • Adaptive techniques
  • Older blind services
  • Business Enterprise Program opportunities

Who They Serve

Kansas residents who are blind or visually impaired.

Eligibility requirements depend on the specific service or program.

Contact Information

Kansas Rehabilitation Services: 866-213-9079

Central Office: 555 South Kansas Avenue, 3rd Floor, Topeka, KS 66603

Official Website: Visit Kansas Blind and Visual Impairment Services

Why We Recommend This Resource

People experiencing blindness or significant vision loss often need services that go beyond general disability rehabilitation.

Kansas’s specialized blindness programs can connect individuals with employment services, independent-living training, orientation and mobility, assistive devices, and other resources designed around vision loss.

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