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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) - Fergus Falls Office

Older Adults with Vision Loss

1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Eligibility

* No specific eligibility requirements other than the client reporting functional difficulties because of their vision loss * Some services require the client to have a certain degree of vision loss as per an ophthalmological report * Many have age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or other conditions that are a common part of aging.
https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/seniors

Service area

Otter Tail County, MN
Cass County, MN
Norman County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Clay County, MN
Grant County, MN
Becker County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Todd County, MN
Wilkin County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Wadena County, MN
Douglas County, MN
Hubbard County, MN
Red Lake County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

Older adults
Blind or visually impaired
Disabilities
Older adults with disabilities

Client Conveniences

Assistance with community resources

Description

Offers counseling, training and referrals to help seniors find ways to adapt to changes in their vision and improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently. Services include: * Low vision aids and other adaptive devices * Aging Eyes Initiative offers information about eye conditions common to seniors, free low-vision aids and devices, and referrals to more help. * Adjustment to Blindness Skill training * Training in daily living skills * Access to the Radio Talking Book * Access to books and other print material in alternative formats

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)