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.

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

Voice

314-968-9000

Main

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