Designed to enhance opportunities for independence in the home and improved access to the community for those with blindness and visual impairment, the Social Services Program includes:

Casework Services
Caseworkers schedule home visits, conduct financial, eligibility, and needs assessments, and inform clients of all appropriate agency and community resources that may be beneficial.

Quality of Life Instruction
Groups meet for support that promotes adjustment to vision loss through effective adaptive and coping skills. Agenda includes instruction, discussions, informational lectures by guest speakers, art workshops, field trips and social activities.

Escort Transportation
Drivers, specially trained in sighted guide techniques, provide door to door transportation to doctor appointments, supermarkets, banks, and to locations related to receipt of services or material assistance.

Chore Services
Trained staff assist clients with labeling, household organization, correspondence, and filling out forms for receipt of benefits.

There are specific eligibility requirements for all agency Social Services.

For more information about Social Services or to discuss eligibility requirements, please contact the Social Services Coordinator at 610-874-1476, ext. 136.