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About the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons:The Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) believes in the capacity of people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve employment and independence. BSBP provides training and services that empower people to achieve their individual goals. If you live in Michigan and you’re blind or visually impaired, the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will work with you to define your goals and identify appropriate training and services. BSBP provides vocational skills training to aid in finding a job and training in daily living skills for State of Michigan residents living without vision. Depending upon your needs and eligibility for specific services, BSBP may also provide some types of adaptive equipment, computer software, and postsecondary education.
Eligibility:
The individual must be at least 14 years of age and desire to be employed,
The primary disability must be legal blindness which results in a substantial impediment to competitive integrated employment,
The individual must require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain competitive integrated employment.
VR Program Referral:
To request BSBP Vocational Rehabilitation services, a referral form must be submitted. Upon submitting the requested information, the individual or guardian seeking services will be contacted by a BSBP representative who will process the submitted referral form, provide program information, and assign a Rehabilitation Professional to discuss service needs. Request for vocational rehabilitation services can come directly from the individual, family, friends, employers, and workforce partners.
To Request Services: Referral for BSBP Services Form: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/-/media/Project/Websites/leo/Documents/BSBP2/Forms/Referral-for-BSBP-Services-Form.pdf?rev=4d0035c1d7cc4feb8e7626e49631d4ed&hash=F62D43A314CD8D0F95A31AA6B192A8F5
For More Information: Contact a Bureau of Services for Blind Persons office near you to speak to a Rehabilitation Professional in your area: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-persons/bsbp-office-information