Center Community Partners

These Center community partners, listed alphabetically, provide descriptions of themselves and their services.

Regions

Central
Metro
North
South

Central

Community Partners	Services Offered	Description of Services
Blindness Learning In New Dimensions 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404-2514 Jennifer Kennedy 612-872-0100 Fax: 612-872-9358	Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Job Placement, Other (Industrial Arts, Home and Personal Management, Seminar discussions about blindness, English Language Learning classes for non-native English speaking blind people, post-secondary readiness and empowerment program for high school students and the Buddy Program for children 9-14 years during the summer.	The goals of BLIND, Inc. are to: (1) provide training that enables graduates to function competitively alongside sighted peers in education, employment, and life (2) teach graduates the skills they need to find jobs commensurate with their education, skill level, and experience (3) provide an ongoing support network of other successful blind people, and (4) educate students, family members, employers, and the public about the abilities of blind people, including debunking stereotypes.
Lighthouse Center for Vital Living 4505 West Superior Street Duluth MN 55807 Mary Junnila 218-624-4828	We offer the most comprehensive set of low vision and blindness related services in the state, including: support groups, low vision occupational therapy and optometry, and training in assistive technology, braille, mobility, employment readiness, daily living skills, adaptive leisure and specialized programs for teens with vision loss.	Description of Services: The Lighthouse offers a wide range of center-based, community-based and in-home training and supportive services to help individuals of all ages live well with vision loss.
Vision Loss Resources 3230 Spruce St Little Canada MN 55117 Matt Kramer 612-871-2222	Assistive Technology, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Soft Job Skills, Training for Older Adults	The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Vision rehabilitation training is provided to adults of all ages, working-age to retirees developing skills that enhance independence including daily living skills, technology and mobility. Trainings are provided in home, community or at VLR and can be one-on-one or in small groups.

Metro

Community Partners	Services Offered	Description of Services
Blindness Learning In New Dimensions 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404-2514 Jennifer Kennedy 612-872-0100 Fax: 612-872-9358	Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Job Placement, Other (Industrial Arts, Home and Personal Management, Seminar discussions about blindness, English Language Learning classes for non-native English speaking blind people, post-secondary readiness and empowerment program for high school students and the Buddy Program for children 9-14 years during the summer.	The goals of BLIND, Inc. are to: (1) provide training that enables graduates to function competitively alongside sighted peers in education, employment, and life (2) teach graduates the skills they need to find jobs commensurate with their education, skill level, and experience (3) provide an ongoing support network of other successful blind people, and (4) educate students, family members, employers, and the public about the abilities of blind people, including debunking stereotypes.
Lighthouse Center for Vital Living 4505 West Superior Street Duluth MN 55807 Mary Junnila 218-624-4828	We offer the most comprehensive set of low vision and blindness related services in the state, including support groups, low vision occupational therapy and optometry, and training in assistive technology, braille, mobility, employment readiness, daily living skills, adaptive leisure and specialized programs for teens with vision loss.	Description of Services: The Lighthouse offers a wide range of center-based, community-based and in-home training and supportive services to help individuals of all ages live well with vision loss.
Vision Loss Resources 3230 Spruce St Little Canada MN 55117 Matt Kramer 612-871-2222	Assistive Technology, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Soft Job Skills, Training for Older Adults	The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Vision rehabilitation training is provided to adults of all ages, working-age to retirees developing skills that enhance independence including daily living skills, technology and mobility. Trainings are provided in home, community or at VLR and can be one-on-one or in small groups.
Helen Keller Services DBA Helen Keller National Center 141 Middle Neck Road Sands Point NY 11050 Deborah Harlin 516-833-8328	-	-

North

Community Partners	Services Offered	Description of Services
Blindness Learning In New Dimensions 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404-2514 Jennifer Kennedy 612-872-0100 Fax: 612-872-9358	Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Job Placement, Other (Industrial Arts, Home and Personal Management, Seminar discussions about blindness, English Language Learning classes for non-native English speaking blind people, post-secondary readiness and empowerment program for high school students and the Buddy Program for children 9-14 years during the summer.	The goals of BLIND, Inc. are to: (1) provide training that enables graduates to function competitively alongside sighted peers in education, employment, and life (2) teach graduates the skills they need to find jobs commensurate with their education, skill level, and experience (3) provide an ongoing support network of other successful blind people, and (4) educate students, family members, employers, and the public about the abilities of blind people, including debunking stereotypes.
Lighthouse Center for Vital Living 4505 West Superior Street Duluth MN 55807 Mary Junnila 218-624-4828	We offer the most comprehensive set of low vision and blindness related services in the state, including support groups, low vision occupational therapy and optometry, and training in assistive technology, braille, mobility, employment readiness, daily living skills, adaptive leisure and specialized programs for teens with vision loss.	Description of Services: The Lighthouse offers a wide range of center-based, community-based and in-home training and supportive services to help individuals of all ages live well with vision loss.
Vision Loss Resources 3230 Spruce St Little Canada MN 55117 Matt Kramer 612-871-2222	Assistive Technology, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Soft Job Skills, Training for Older Adults	The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Vision rehabilitation training is provided to adults of all ages, working-age to retirees developing skills that enhance independence including daily living skills, technology and mobility. Trainings are provided in home, community or at VLR and can be one-on-one or in small groups.

South

Community Partners	Services Offered	Description of Services
Blindness Learning In New Dimensions 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis MN 55404-2514 Jennifer Kennedy 612-872-0100 Fax: 612-872-9358	Assistive Technology Services, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Older Blind Group Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Job Placement, Other (Industrial Arts, Home and Personal Management, Seminar discussions about blindness, English Language Learning classes for non-native English speaking blind people, post-secondary readiness and empowerment program for high school students and the Buddy Program for children 9-14 years during the summer.	The goals of BLIND, Inc. are to: (1) provide training that enables graduates to function competitively alongside sighted peers in education, employment, and life (2) teach graduates the skills they need to find jobs commensurate with their education, skill level, and experience (3) provide an ongoing support network of other successful blind people, and (4) educate students, family members, employers, and the public about the abilities of blind people, including debunking stereotypes.
Lighthouse Center for Vital Living 4505 West Superior Street Duluth MN 55807 Mary Junnila 218-624-4828	We offer the most comprehensive set of low vision and blindness related services in the state, including: support groups, low vision occupational therapy and optometry, and training in assistive technology, braille, mobility, employment readiness, daily living skills, adaptive leisure and specialized programs for teens with vision loss.	Description of Services: The Lighthouse offers a wide range of center-based, community-based and in-home training and supportive services to help individuals of all ages live well with vision loss.
Vision Loss Resources 3230 Spruce St Little Canada MN 55117 Matt Kramer 612-871-2222	Assistive Technology, Braille Instruction, Keyboarding, Mobility (Travel) Instruction, Rehabilitation Teaching, Soft Job Skills, Training for Older Adults	The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Vision rehabilitation training is provided to adults of all ages, working-age to retirees developing skills that enhance independence including daily living skills, technology and mobility. Trainings are provided in home, community or at VLR and can be one-on-one or in small groups.