Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind - Southeast

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/07/2025

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

106 Arthur Street, Sikeston, MO 63801

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Telephone For Service

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Call for Information

Eligibility

Call for Information

Languages

English Only

Service area

Scott County, MO

Agency info

STATE OF MISSOURI REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

Provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind. Services include vocational rehabilitation to those who have barriers to employment or school due to their vision, educate in aspects of independent living skills, have an Older Blind Services program and children's services and services for the prevention of blindness AKA MO-RSB