Idaho Commission For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Lewiston

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Lewiston provides vocational training and skills development to assist clients in finding suitable employment. Additionally, they offer restoration services to avert blindness, including eye surgeries, cataract removal, and measures to slow the advancement of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular conditions. The organization also focuses on rehabilitation to enhance independent living skills, enabling clients to maintain their autonomy at home. They help individuals enroll in talking books through the state library, conduct low vision assessments, and aid in the selection and purchase of magnifiers and low vision devices. Furthermore, they provide financial assistance for specialized equipment for those with diabetes and offer guidance on cane travel and Braille. The organization conducts low vision evaluations and provides magnifiers, home modifications, and operates the ICBVI store, where clients and the public can buy adaptive aids such as talking clocks, games, large print timers, and other assistive products. Languages offered include English.

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