Services for the Blind

Since 1935, the mission of the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind has been to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to reach their goals of independence and employment. We provide these specific services:

• Adjustment to Vision Loss Training
• Safe Travel Training
• Low Vision and Adaptive Aids
• Managing Your Environment
• Career Counseling
• Vocational Evaluation
• On-The-Job Training
• College/University Training
• Vocational Training
• Supported Employment/Job Coaching
• Small Business Projects
• Job Placement
• Food Service/Vending Training
• Independent Living Skills
• Safe Travel Skills
• Technology Training
• Job Site Evaluation
• Eye-Related Surgery/Treatment
• Medication
• Glaucoma Screening
• Hearing Evaluations