Organization profile
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Our mission is to enhance independence, empower individuals, and enrich the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind. The programs and services offered by St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired include low vision therapy, assistive technology, adaptive daily living skills development, orientation and mobility, transportation, support and peer groups, recreational activities and more.
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The Sight Collective
Our Services
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Drews Low Vision Clinic
The Low Vision Clinic provides functional vision assessments using a rehabilitation model. It is staffed by a doctor of optometry, one part-time volunteer doctor of optometry, and low vision therapists.
Orientation and Mobility
Orientation and Mobility Specialists will design a specialized program tailored to your needs for safe and independent travel in your home and community. Tools might include a white cane, dog guide or technology to best meet your travel goals.
Social Work
Social Workers will conduct an initial assessment with individuals to identify how vision loss has affected their lives and to determine what services may be of help.
Transportation
