| AAT |
Assistive and Adaptive Technology |
Unit of State Services for the Blind which provides assistance with assistive and adaptive technology |
| ACB |
American Council Of The Blind |
Consumer organization of the blind |
| ADA |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| APH |
American Printing House for the Blind |
Products and services (nationwide) |
| ASL |
American Sign Language |
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| ATB |
Adjustment to Blindness |
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| BEP |
Business Enterprises Program |
Develops self-employment business opportunities for legally blind vendors |
| BLIND, Inc. |
Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, Inc. |
Adjustment-to-blindness rehabilitation program |
| CAP |
Client Assistance Project |
A free advocacy program that is required by federal law to make sure people with disabilities get the services they need from SSB or RS |
| CART |
Communication Access Realtime Translation |
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| CFR |
Code of Federal Regulations |
Contains elaborations on the Rehabilitation Act |
| COMS |
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist |
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| CRC |
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor |
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| CRCC |
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification |
Commission which oversees the certification of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors |
| CRP |
Community Rehabilitation Program |
Examples: BLIND, Inc.; Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind; Vision Loss Resources |
| CSAVR |
Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation |
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| DEED |
Department of Employment and Economic Development |
MN department in which SSB is housed |
| DHS |
Department of Human Services |
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| DSU |
Designated State Unit |
State Services for the Blind is the designated state unit for rehabilitation services for persons who are blind, low vision or DeafBlind in Minnesota |
| HKNC |
Helen Keller National Center |
National Center that serving people who are DeafBlind |
| IDEA |
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
Federal law governing educational services for children with disabilities |
| IEP |
Individual Education Program |
Document outlining the educational services that a child receiving special education is to receive in school. The plan is developed by the parents, child, and school personnel. |
| IPE |
Individual Plan for Employment |
Document prepared by the counselor and the client of vocational rehabilitation outlining what services will be provided to the client as part of his/her rehabilitation. |
| MDE |
MN Department of Education |
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| MNBTBL |
MN Braille and Talking Book Library |
The MN subdivision of the NLS. Formerly known as the Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. |
| NBPCB |
National Blind Professional Certification Board |
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| NCSAB |
National Council of State Agencies for the Blind |
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| NFB |
National Federation of the Blind |
Consumer organization of the blind |
| NLS |
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped |
A division of the Library of Congress which provides books, magazines, and music in alternate formats for persons who are blind or physically handicapped |
| O&M |
Orientation and Mobility |
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| PACER |
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights |
Advocacy organization for children with disabilities |
| RCB |
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind |
Also referred to as SRC-B |
| RFB&D (formerly) |
Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic (Learning Ally) |
Produces textbooks in alternate formats (nationwide) |
| RRCEP |
Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program |
Provides training to state agencies on rehabilitation services |
| RSA |
Rehabilitation Services Administration |
Federal agency which oversees state rehabilitation services for persons who are blind or who have physical disabilities |
| RTB |
Radio Talking Book |
Program of the Communication Center at SSB. Nationally known as the Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network. |
| SILC |
Statewide Independent Living Council |
Council appointed by the governor to develop the statewide plan for Independent living. The SRC-B includes a liaison from SILC. |
| SRC-B |
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind |
Also referred to as RCB |
| SSA |
Social Security Administration |
Federal agency which administers Social Security programs including SSI and SSDI. |
| SSB |
State Services for the Blind |
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| SSDI |
Social Security Disability Insurance |
Income available to workers who become disabled |
| SSI |
Supplemental Security Income |
Federal income source for persons who are aged, blind, or disabled. |
| SSU |
Senior Services Unit |
Unit of State Services for the Blind which provides independent living services to persons who are blind and DeafBlind |
| TBVI |
Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired |
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| UB |
United Blind |
Consumer organization of the blind |
| VLR |
Vision Loss Resources |
Adjustment-to-blindness rehabilitation program |
| VR |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
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| WDU |
Workforce Development Unit |
Previously known or referred to as WFD |
| WIA |
Workforce Investment Act |
Federal law governing work force centers and containing provisions governing vocational rehabilitation |
| WIOA |
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act |
A historic bipartisan piece of legislation that reauthorizes and amends the Workforce Investment Act. |
