Joplin Association for the Blind
Address
311 South Schifferdecker Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 623-5721
AKA:
JAFB
Description:
Agency providing services to individuals with significant visual impairment. Services include eye care, health/disability related support group, recreational therapy, and a glasses donation program.
Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri, also serves any Missouri County needing services, as well as Oklahoma and Kansas
AJA
JAFB
JAFORBLIND
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 16, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
311 South Schifferdecker Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 623-5721
Fax
(417) 623-1968
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides low vision examinations, resources, and training for clients who have a significant visual impairment that cannot be corrected through conventional eye care methods.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Social Security Card Medicare card (if applicable)
Eligibility
Persons who have a significant visual impairment that cannot be corrected through conventional eye care methods
Fees
Medicare, call for details
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri, also serves any Missouri County needing services, as well as Kansas and Oklahoma
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Dade County
- Jasper County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Barry County
- Oklahoma
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Accepts used eyeglasses.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri; also serves any Missouri county needing services, as well as Kansas and Oklahoma
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Dade County
- Jasper County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Barry County
- Oklahoma
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a support group for adults with vision loss.
Hours
Call for meeting schedule
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Adults with vision loss
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri; also serves any Missouri county needing services, as well as Kansas and Oklahoma
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Dade County
- Jasper County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Barry County
- Oklahoma
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides community activities, leisure activities, braille and large type library services and networking services for children with visual impairments and their families.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Children with visual impairments and their families Client must have a visual impairment as defined by federal guidelines; this is 20/70 or worse vision with best correction, 30-degree field loss, or a progressive eye disorder resulting in vision loss over several years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri; also serves any Missouri county needing services, as well as Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Dade County
- Jasper County
- Lawrence County
- Mcdonald County
- Newton County
- Barry County
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Telephone Numbers
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