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Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Information and ReferralMore information: Refers to programs for job training, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance Helps with issues related to discrimination, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and benefits Provides assistance in obtaining Braille resources Operates a phone-based newspaper reading service

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Specialized Information and Referral
Discrimination Assistance
Visual Impairments
Advocacy
Reading Services for People With Disabilities
Offers information and support for veterans with visual impairments and their families.Advocacy and Support Services for Veterans

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Visual Impairments
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Adolescents
Helps individuals with eye diseases by providing support groups, a newsletter, and social activities. Community Groups

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Visual Impairments
Parent / Caregiver Mental Health
Offers activities and support for youth, families, and educators.Youth Development More information: Includes weekend getaways, guidance from mentors, and referrals to other resources

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Visual Impairments
Helps individuals who are blind or have low vision find and connect with community services. Information and Referral

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Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides training on the latest assistive technology, including voice synthesizers, navigators, scanners, large size on-screen software, and braille printers.Assistive Technology TrainingMore information: Offers computer training classes and labs on marketable skills Assists employers in integrating assistive technology into the workplace and training employees

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Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Equipment
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Offers teaching and support services for individuals who are newly blind.Blindness Education/Prevention

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COVID-19
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Older Adults
Visual Impairments
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides both fresh and nonperishable food items.Food Pantry More information: Accepts requests for curbside contactless pickup

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Visual Impairments
Food Banks & Pantries
Food Pantries
Fresh Food
Hearing Loss
Awards scholarships to high school and college students who have visual impairments.Scholarships
Helps individuals who are blind or have low vision find and connect with community services. Information and Referral

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Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers free programs and workshops for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Disability Related Center-Based EmploymentMore information: Prepares individuals for everyday challenges at home, school, and work

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Visual Impairments
Career & Vocational Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
COVID-19
Employment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Offers services and support for individuals who are losing their eyesight.Vision Rehabilitation ServicesMore information: Provides instruction in braille, typing, low-vision Aide, talking books, and other technologies Teaches cooking, housekeeping, financial management, and other independent living techniques Orientation and mobility training available

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment
Visual Impairments
Day Rehabilitation
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Offers early identification and stimulation programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Early Childhood DevelopmentMore information: Includes at-home evaluations, social and recreational opportunities, summer camps, and parties Assists in finding resources for school-age children

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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Recreational Activities/Sports
Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides supports and services to veterans who are blind or visually impaired.Veteran Support ServicesMore information: Offers career development, life skills services, peer support, scholarships, and referrals

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Veteran Support Groups
Visual Impairments
Employment
Veteran Employment Programs
Offers early identification and stimulation programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Early Childhood DevelopmentMore information: Includes at-home evaluations, social and recreational opportunities, summer camps, and parties Assists in finding resources for school-age children

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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Recreational Activities/Sports
Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides jobs in manufacturing to individuals with visual and hearing impairments.Employment/Job TrainingMore information: Employees assemble products or install and service vending machines Available at 4 locations in Baltimore, Cumberland, Raleigh, and Salisbury

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Visual Impairments
Job Search/Placement
Employment
Provides training on the latest assistive technology, including voice synthesizers, navigators, scanners, large size on-screen software, and braille printers.Assistive Technology TrainingMore information: Offers computer training classes and labs on marketable skills Assists employers in integrating assistive technology into the workplace and training employees

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Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Equipment
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Training
Helps individuals with vision loss find resources to maintain their independence and quality of life.Vision Impairment Services

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Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Visual Impairments
Eye Care
Adolescents
Provides human eye tissue for corneal transplants and supports research on blindness.Medical Equipment/Supplies
Offers education on the rights and responsibilities of guide dog handlers and users.Advocacy and InformationMore information: Promotes legislation related to equal employment and recreation opportunitiesProvides access to guide dog training programs throughout the world Hosts seminars allowing active or prospective guide dog users to discuss concerns

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Information Sources
Advocacy
Visual Impairments
Service Animals
Provides counseling and support to veterans who are visually impaired.Veteran Support Services

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Individual Counseling
Case/Care Management
Care Coordination
Visual Impairments
Provides referrals for individuals with visual impairments to and from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and other state agencies.Information & Referral More information: Assistance is available for applying for special housing and other services Offers outreach in the form of formal presentations to schools, nursing homes, senior centers, exhibits at health fairs, and other events

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Visual Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers comprehensive, holistic, specialized programs and community-based support services.Mental Health and Community Support ServicesMore information: Deaf Unity program assists individuals with mental illness who are deaf or blindHelps youth transition from school to adult living in Baltimore City and Baltimore County Provides residential rehabilitation services for individuals exiting the forensic mental health system

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Adolescents
DPSCS
Hearing Loss
Youth Enrichment Programs
Visual Impairments
Provides a 9-month residential program for blind and low vision individuals to learn the necessary skills to adjust to their new condition. Independent Living Services - Visual Impairments More information: Includes braille classes, technology, home management, shopping, travel, other skills for daily living Offers job readiness and training for adults

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Visual Impairments
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Career & Vocational Services
Job Readiness
Assists visually impaired veterans with job applications and resumes.Employment Preparation

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Veteran Employment Programs
Employment
Visual Impairments

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