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North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind

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Vision & Hearing Loss Services

Detailed Services

Specialized Training
Job Placement
Adaptive Technology
Hearing Aids And Assistive Listening Devices
Residential Rehabilitation Center Program

If you, or someone you know, has combined vision and hearing loss, we have services and specialized consultants available to help you. If you need assistive listening devices or an interpreter to help you access our services, please let us know and we will make every effort to meet your need.

Specialized Training

If you have combined vision and hearing loss, your needs are unique. Specialized training can be provided in the following areas:

Adaptive technology
Low vision aids
Amplified and tactile devices
Braille
Communication Skills
Safe Travel
Training required to get or keep a Job

Job Placement

If vision and hearing loss has prevented you from finding or keeping a job, services provided through a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor might be of assistance. A wide range of services are available. The services that you receive are based on your individual needs. All services are aimed toward reaching your job goal.

Adaptive Technology

Assistance may be available to purchase adaptive technology that will aid you in living more independently, participating in training, or working. We can help you identify the type of equipment that will best meet the needs. Your councelor will assist you.

Hearing Aids And Assistive Listening Devices

Assistance may be available to you to purchase hearing aids and other assistive listening devices as part of your independent living or vocational rehabilitation plan.

Residential Rehabilitation Center Program

Our Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Raleigh provides specialized services in a residential setting to people with hearing and vision loss. The main goal of the program is to prepare you for work. The Center has a variety of adaptive equipment in the classrooms and dorms. Some staff have sign language skills and contract interpreters are available when needed. The program varies in length depending on your individual training needs and goals.