The state of Indiana’s Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) supports Indiana residents with a wide variety of disabilities with community connections, employment opportunities, and more. The DDRS’ Blind and Visually Impaired Services provides services to Indiana Residents who are blind or visually disabled. Some of these services include:
The Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprise Program provides entrepreneurial opportunities for legally blind clients of DDRS’ Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
The Older Independent Blind/Visually Impaired Program expands living accommodations for people who are 55 and older who have a “severe vision impairment.”
Vision Loss Support Groups are available across dozens of counties across Indiana and can allow for individuals experiencing similar situations to have a place to connect and share resources, experiences, and thoughts.
The Blind Social Center in Gary, Indiana is a non-profit community organization that provides visually impaired people with information and skills through a social environment.