Connecticut Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program

About

The Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program provides independent-living assistance to Connecticut residents age 55 and older who are blind or significantly visually impaired.

The program focuses on helping individuals maintain independence rather than preparing specifically for employment.

Services May Include

• Independent-living instruction
• Adaptive aids and devices
• Training in the use of adaptive equipment
• Orientation and mobility
• Communication skills
• Assistive technology
• Home-management techniques
• Personal-management techniques
• Low-vision services
• Information and referral
• Adjustment-to-vision-loss assistance

Who They Serve

Connecticut residents who:

• Are age 55 or older
• Are legally blind or significantly visually impaired
• Need services that will help them maintain or increase their independence

Geographic Area Served

Statewide throughout Connecticut.

Contact Information

Organization: Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services
Program: Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
Telephone: 860-602-4000
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/ads/

Why We Recommend This Resource

This program is specifically designed to help older adults adjust to blindness or significant vision loss and continue living as independently as possible.

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