Last updated October 5, 2023
When to use:
Caller is having vision problems and is looking for resources.
Services available throughout Minnesota:
Provided at no cost:
- Talk one-on-one with a staff member knowledgeable about vision loss
- Determine if magnifiers, reading machines, or other adaptive devices may be beneficial
- Learn how to cope with vision loss
- Learn how to travel safely in the community
- Learn practical skills such as how to safely cook and effectively perform other daily activities
- Learn how people with vision problems use computers
- Revive joy of reading through:
- Talking books
- Radio access to newspapers, magazines, and books
- Touchtone phone access to newspapers
- Custom audio recording and custom Braille
Senior Services for the Blind - Staff Contact List:
| Location | Address | Phone number |
| State Services for the Blind Main Office | 2200 University Ave W | 651-539-2300 |
| Bemidji Office | 616 America Avenue NW Suite 230 Bemidji, MN 56601 | 218-333-8206 |
| Duluth Office | 402 West First St. Duluth, MN 55802 | 218-302-8418 |
| Fergus Falls Office | 1414 College Way Suite L180 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 | 218-395-0245 |
| Mankato Office | Mankato Place 12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600B Mankato, MN 56001 | 507-344-2623 |
| Marshall Office | Lyon County Courthouse 607 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258 | 507-476-4045 |
| Rochester Office | 2070 College view Rd. E. Rochester, MN 55904 | 507-923-2820 |
| St. Cloud Office | Minnesota Workforce Center 1542 Northway Drive, Door 2 St. Cloud, MN 56303 | 320-308-4800 |
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