OREGON COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
OREGON COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Provides vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, career exploration and general counseling for legally blind adults. Also provides independent living services for visually impaired individuals. Includes orientation and mobility training, techniques of daily living, Braille, counseling, support groups, vocational training, job development, and transition services for blind high school students. Also offers a selection of adaptive items for people with visual impairments.
535 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Eligibility: Varies by service; adults certified legally blind or diagnosed with condition leading to blindness, or age 55 years and above and unable to drive or read newspaper with glasses. Age 55 and older for independent living services.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (971) 673-1588 Main phone
  • (888) 202-5463 Toll-free
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: By appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.
FEES: Call for information, accepts cash or checks only
DOCUMENTS: None required at intake
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: State of Oregon
Services:
  • Blind Mobility Aids
  • Braille Instruction
  • Career Counseling * Blindness
  • Disability Rights Groups * Blindness
  • Health/Disability Related Support Groups * Blindness
  • Independent Living Skills Instruction * Blindness
  • Job Development * Blindness
  • Low Vision Aids
  • Transition Services for Students with Disabilities * Blindness
  • Vocational Rehabilitation * Blindness
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OREGON COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND