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NOTE: This service is provided to eligible customers with qualifying disabilities that make reading print difficult. If you are blind, deafblind, low vision, or if you have another disability that makes it hard for you to read print, please continue. If you live in Minnesota and have a print related disability, give us a call to find out more about the services we offer. Call 1-800-722-0550. This application form also provides information on all the services we offer.

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    State Services for the Blind
    2200 University Ave W
    Suite 240
    Saint Paul, MN 55114
    651-539-2300

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    The Senior Services staff of State Services for the Blind serve Minnesota seniors who have a vision loss that is significant enough to interfere with daily life. Physicians can refer patients.

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