Independent Living Social Services
Independent Living Social Services are provided for legally blind individuals who need assistance to become more independent. Specialized services, including some fairly simple devices and techniques, can often vastly improve a legally blind person's quality of life. Each consumer referred to the program works with a professional case manager. Services are planned and provided individually based on the person's unique needs.
Services May Include
- Low-vision evaluations and low-vision devices to maximize the individual's residual vision.
- Homemaking services for those who are under the age of 60 and need extra assistance because of a second disability or illness
- Mobility instruction
- Rehabilitation teaching to help the person learn new ways of performing day-to-day tasks
- Peer support groups to allow individuals to meet and discuss issues they have in common as legally blind persons
- Assistive devices, such as reading lamps, large print calendars, and talking clocks and watches, to improve daily living
If you have questions or comments, E-mail us at: Richard.Maley@state.ma.us and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.
This information is provided by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.