Blind Mobility Aids | Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Orientation and Mobility Specialists teach independent travel with a long cane, support canes and guide dogs in the home, residential, semi-business, and business environments.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/19/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
8770 Manchester Road, Saint Louis, MO 63144
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Website
Application process
Call the main number and request to speak to a social worker
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Individual must complete an intake with the social worker first
Eligibility
Individuals who are having difficulty managing their travel skills due to vision loss
Languages
- English - Spanish
Service area
- St. Charles, Jefferson, and St. Louis City/County in Missouri - Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Agency info
SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
To help those with vision loss receive low vision medical exams, occupational therapy, rehabilitation and support services to help the individual maximize their quality of life. Services include tax preparation assistance, special education classes, evaluation for assistive technology, blind mobility aids, prosthetic devices, glasses/contact lenses, low vision aids, assistive technology training, independent living skills instruction, general recreational activities/sports, support groups, public lectures and donation acceptance. ALSO KNOWN AS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED