Idaho Commission For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Lewiston

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Lewiston focuses on providing vocational training and skills development, enabling clients to return to suitable employment. They also offer restoration services aimed at preventing blindness, including eye surgeries, cataract removal, and measures to slow the advancement of diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions. Rehabilitation services are provided to enhance independent living skills, allowing individuals to maintain autonomy in their homes. Additional support includes assistance with signing up for talking books at the state library, conducting low vision evaluations, and helping clients select and purchase magnifiers and low vision devices. Financial assistance is available for individuals with diabetes who require specialized equipment, and they offer guidance in locating items like talking calculators and long oven mitts. Instruction in cane travel and Braille is also available. The organization conducts low vision evaluations and provides magnifiers, as well as home modification services. They operate the ICBVI store, where clients and the public can buy adaptive aids such as talking clocks, games, wristwatches, contrast sheets, large print timers, oven mitts, and cards, and can assist in finding specific products. Services are offered in English.

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