South Carolina Commission for the Blind - Trident

Description:

Agency provides:
*vocational rehabilitation
*Support groups
*Vocational Evaluation
*Woodshop Program
*Older Blind Services
*Home and Personal Management
*Deaf and Blind Services
*Transition Services
*Referrals to other agencies
*Advocacy
*Eye exams and glasses

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Intake Process:

Call; must bring picture ID and proof of address

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

Interpreters available

Eligibility:

**Each consumer works with a counselor in their area who can assist them in:
*Determining eligibility
*Setting an employment goal
*Developing a program for Vocational Rehabilitation services to achieve that goal
*Learning to navigate the job-placement and job-retention process

To be eligible for the Prevention of Blindness Program services you must:
*Meet financial requirements
*Not be covered by any health insurance program


Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility based on the following:
*Seeking services to prepare for, enter in or retain gainful employment
*Having a central visual acuity of 20/200 in the better eye with best corrective lens or a visual field of 20 degrees or less (legal blindness)
*Having a progressive visual disability that will result in legal blindness
*Requiring and benefiting from Vocational Rehabilitation services
*Living in South Carolina


Older Blind Services Eligibility:
*Be at least 55 years old
*Provide evidence of legal blindness or a progressive eye pathology, in both eyes, which could lead to legal blindness
*Require services to maintain independence
*Be a resident of South Carolina

Childrens Services Eligibility:
*Legally blind children, ages 3-12, may receive assistance through our Children!€™s Services.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 30, 2022

Volunteer Opportunities:

Contact for information. Internships are available

Address Listings

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Governmental