Utah Council of the Blind
Address
250 North 1950 West Rm 246 Ste B
Utah State Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 520-3766
Description:
Volunteers and staff assist people with blindness and visual impairment to be more independent and active in their communities through transportation services, socialization and support, education, information, advocacy, instruction, training, mobility aids, transcription, parenting programs, disability rights groups, volunteer opportunities, support groups, tuition assistance, and referral services.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours:
W 12 noon ! 3:30 pm
Date of Official Change:
December 14, 2021
Address Listings
Mailing
PO BOX 1415
Bountiful, UT 84011
Physical (Primary)
250 North 1950 West Rm 246 Ste B
Utah State Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Contacts
Anna Jeffery
President
(801) 245-9264
Kira Larkin
Braille Committee Chair
(801) 898-5472
Maurice Bowman
Teacher
(801) 259-6936
Volunteer Line
(801) 299-0670
Phone Numbers
Main
(801) 520-3766
Fax
(801) 292-6046
Toll Free
(800) 273-4569
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Call for information or visit the website. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Ceramics classes for people who are blind or visually impaired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 10 am - 2 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind
Fees
$2 plus cost of materials
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Training in Blindness Skills. In home training from teacher/trainer teams to learn all blindness skills. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Auto donations are accepted to support programs of blind and visually impaired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
Vehicle title
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No cost
Intake Procedure
By phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Basic mobility instruction and the use of the white cane available. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Transcription of print into braille for personal use. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Email Braille Committee Charir. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired. Mentoring available. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Provide cab coupon books to blind and visually impaired individuals at a discount in cities throughout the state. Also pays mileage to drivers for blind members under driver/guide transportation program. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Volunteers needed for various services. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
Hours vary.
Required Documents
Volunteer form
Eligibility
Volunteers must be screened and approved before participation.
Fees
No cost
Intake Procedure
Must call before eligible and complete a volunteer form, available online. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Contact
Description
Provides monthly social, recreational, and educational activities for members and any other interested parties. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
Days and hours vary; call or visit website.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone or on the website. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Provides monthly social, recreational, and educational activities for members and any other interested parties. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Act as advocates for individual members and the blind and visually impaired population in general. Educate members and interested others in the advocacy process. Provides information and referral services as requested, and provide speakers and presenters when desired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Maintains an informational WATS line, The Utah Connection, and a monthly publication in accessible formats. Provide information and referral services as requested, and provide speakers and presenters when desired. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
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Description
Provides scholarships for qualified blind students. COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Hours
W 12 noon â 3:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Must be legally blind. Membership required.
Fees
Vary
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone COVID-19 UPDATE: Call before coming, and a volunteer will be present. Following all CDC and State guidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Utah
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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