State of Missouri: Rehabilitation Services for The Blind St. Louis North

Address

9900 Page Avenue
Suite 105
Saint Louis, MO 63132

(314) 264-7601

www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb

Description:

Rehabilitation services for the blind. Services include Pension Benefits Assistance, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities, Eye Care, Career Counseling, Supported Employment, Summer Youth Employment Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Case/Care Management.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 1, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

9900 Page Avenue
Suite 105
Saint Louis, MO 63132

Phone Numbers

Main

(314) 264-7601

Fax

(314) 877-1545

Toll Free

(800) 592-6004

TTY/TDD

(314) 877-1546

Legal Status:

Governmental

Description

Vocational Rehabilitation counselors provide career guidance to people who are blind or visually impaired who are seeking employment or advancement in their current jobs.

Hours

M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

Required Documents

Call for Information

Eligibility

Adults who are blind or visually impaired, call for additional eligibility requirements

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

English Only

Service Area

North St. Louis County in Missouri

Geography Served

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    Description

    Case Management: Provides assessment of the clients needs and then initiates and monitors appropriate services as needed.

    Hours

    M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

    Required Documents

    Call for information

    Eligibility

    Blind/visually impaired youth

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call for information

    Languages

    English Only

    Service Area

    North St. Louis County

    Geography Served

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      Description

      Prevention of Blindness: Provides eye care assistance for medically and financially eligible applicants. Services may include eye examinations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, surgery, hospitalization, glasses, glaucoma medications and artificial eyes. Also, provides free public eye screenings and comprehensive eye care to eligible applicants.

      Hours

      Call for Information

      Required Documents

      Call for Information

      Eligibility

      Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Telephone for Service

      Languages

      English Only

      Service Area

      North St. Louis County in Missouri

      Geography Served

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        Description

        The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance. The Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) program operates in conjunction with the blind pension program. Eligible individuals receive a monthly cash grant up to and including $718.00, as well as MO HealthNet Coverage.

        Hours

        M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

        Required Documents

        Call for Information

        Eligibility

        Missouri Blind Pension - 18 years old or older - US Citizen or eligible non-citizen - Does not own property worth more than $20,000 - Does not have a sighted spouse who provides support - Is determined to be totally blind as defined by law (up to 5/200 or visual field of less than 5 degrees) - Is of good moral character - Must be ineligible for Supplemental Aid to the Blind - Is willing to receive medical treatment or operation to cure blindness if available, unless 75 years or older - Is not a resident of a public, private or endowed institution except a public medical institution - Is ineligible to receive federal Supplemental Security Income benefits Missouri Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) - 18 years old or older - US Citizen or eligible non-citizen - Does not own personal property worth more than $20,000 - Does not have parents, nor a sighted spouse who can provide support - Is determined to be totally blind as defined by law (up to 5/200 or visual field of less than 5 degrees) - Is not a resident of a public, private or endowed institution except a public medical institution - Is in need of assistance due to lack of sufficient income to meet basic needs - Must apply for Supplemental Security Income

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Telephone For Service

        Languages

        English Only

        Service Area

        North St. Louis County in Missouri

        Geography Served

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          Description

          The Blind Pension program was established in 1921 and is financed entirely by state funds. This program provides assistance for blind persons who do not qualify under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind law and who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Each eligible person receives a monthly cash grant of $541, as well as state funded medical assistance.

          Hours

          M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

          Required Documents

          Call for Information

          Eligibility

          Call for Information

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Telephone For Service

          Languages

          English Only

          Service Area

          North St. Louis County in Missouri

          Geography Served

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            Description

            Helps young adults who are in high school and are blind or visually impaired find summer employment opportunities.

            Hours

            M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

            Required Documents

            Call for Information

            Eligibility

            Young adults, still in high school, who are blind or visually impaired, call for additional eligibility requirements

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call for information

            Languages

            English Only

            Service Area

            North St. Louis County in Missouri

            Geography Served

            None

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            Description

            Supported employment services may be available for individuals who are blind or visually impaired that require on-the-job supervision. A vocational rehab counselor will work with individuals to determine eligibility for services.

            Hours

            M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

            Required Documents

            Call for Information

            Eligibility

            Adults who are blind or visually impaired, call for additional eligibility requirements

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call for information

            Languages

            English Only

            Service Area

            North St. Louis County in Missouri

            Geography Served

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              Description

              Vocational Rehabilitation and Special Education share responsibility in preparing youth who are blind or visually impaired for transition from high school to post-high school employment, education, specialized training and independence.

              Hours

              M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

              Required Documents

              Call for Information

              Eligibility

              Young adults who are enrolled in high school are blind or visually impaired

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Call for information

              Languages

              English Only

              Service Area

              North St. Louis County in Missouri

              Geography Served

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                Description

                Vocational Rehabilitation Program: Provides assistance, such as post secondary education, job skills training, adaptive equipment, computer technology and job retention services for persons who are blind or visually impaired; Placement services available.

                Hours

                M-F 8am to 5pm except federal and state holiday

                Required Documents

                Call for Information

                Eligibility

                Adults who are blind or visually impaired, call for additional eligibility requirements

                Fees

                No Fees

                Intake Procedure

                Call for information

                Languages

                English Only

                Service Area

                North St. Louis County in Missouri

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                  • Saint Louis County
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