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Utah Council of the Blind

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.

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.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides monthly social, recreational, educational activities for members, and any other interested parties.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Basic mobility instruction and the use of the white cane available.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Ceramics classes for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind.
Service Hours:
W 10 am - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Varies depending on project.
Counties Served:

Description:

Provide discounted Cab, Uber, and Lyft Rides. 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.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Volunteers needed for various services.

Eligibility:
Volunteers must be screened and approved before participation.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Must call before eligible and complete a volunteer form, available online.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired. Mentoring available.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides monthly social, recreational, and educational activities for members and any other interested parties.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone or on the website.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Programs to address the challenges faced by Utah's blind and visually impaired.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information or visit the website.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Training in Blindness Skills. In home training from teacher/trainer teams to learn all blindness skills.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

Provides scholarships for qualified blind students.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply by phone.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:

Description:

Transcription of print into braille for personal use.

Eligibility:
Must be legally blind. Membership required for some programs.
Service Hours:
M - F 10 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Email Braille Committee Chair.
Fees:
Vary
Counties Served:
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