Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The goal of Vocational Rehabilitation services is to help you get a job, retain or return to employment.

You could receive:

• Individual counseling and guidance, and vocational assessment.
• Other training, devices, treatment, job placement and follow-up services to enable you to succeed in a job.
• Starting at age 14, VR services are also available to assist students in transitioning from high school to work. See our Youth and Transition page.
• Independant Living Services Adaptive skill training provides alternative skills to accomplish activities of daily living.
• Homemaking skills training may include meal preparation, shopping, and cleaning.
• Individuals may be trained in a variety of personal management skills, such as managing money, dialing a telephone, and telling time.
• Mobility instruction assists individuals to travel safely through the use of alternative techniques.
• The services are provided by our multidisciplinary staff in conjunction with vision rehabilitation therapists from The Iris Network..
• Rules governing the Blind IL Program (Word)
• Comprehensive services for children and families begin as soon as a child is identified as blind or visually impaired. Our multidisciplinary staff, in conjunction with teachers from Catholic Charities Maine, work with parents and schools to develop and implement an individualized education program. For more information please contact Catholic Charities Maine .
• Orientation and Mobility instruction to develop independent travel skills:
•  Introduction to Orientation and Mobility (9.28 minutes)
• Orientation and Mobility in Maine (5.10 minutes)
• Select Orientation and Mobility Instructor: Request More Information to talk to someone about becoming an O&M in Maine.
• Business Enterprise Services Provides training and support to manage snack bars, cafeterias and vending machine facilities on state federal and municipal properties.
• Visit the Business Enterprise Program homepage for more information.