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: John.Oliveira@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.