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July is Vision Month! What is vision rehabilitation? If you have a visual impairment, vision rehabilitation can help you make the most of the vision you have, improve your quality of life, and keep your independence. There are lots of different types of vision rehabilitation services. Talking with your eye doctor, or your eye care team, is a great way to help you figure out which types of services are right for you.

• Examples of vision rehabilitation services are:
• Employment and job training
• Assistive products, like lighting and reading stands
• Technology, like magnifiers and screen readers
• Daily living and independent living skills trainings
• Emotional support, like counseling or support groups
• Transportation and household service

Resources for those with low vision or blindness in Missouri:

Missouri-General: Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
Toll-Free: (877) 222-8963
TTY: (573) 751-0881
Click here to go to the website.

Missouri-Blind: State Services for the Blind
Toll-Free: (800) 592-6004
Click here to go to the website.