| Agency Detailed Information |
| Name: |
Evansville Association for the Blind |
| Address: |
500 N 2nd Ave (PO Box 6445) |
| City: |
Evansville |
State: |
IN |
Zip: |
47710-6445 |
| Email: |
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| Web Site: |
http://eab.evansville.edu/ |
| Telephone: |
Local: (812) 422-1181
Fax: (812) 424-3154
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| Service Areas |
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Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick
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| Services Provided to |
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People of all ages with vision impairments.
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| Detailed Services Description |
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Aging: Special programs for persons 55 & over. Computer Training: Computer operating systems; database & word processing. Counseling/Social Work/Self-Help: Psychological testing & evaluations; individual, group, family/parent, couple counseling; placement in school, training, institution; & referral to community services. Early Intervention: Services to parents & caregivers of infants who are blind or visually impaired. Education: Summer on-campus college program. Employment: Vocational evaluation, career & skill counseling, occupational development, sheltered workshops, placement, follow-up services. Health: Refers for some health services. Low Vision: Low vision evaluation & follow up. Outreach Program: Orientation & mobility training through contracts with regional school corporations. Radio Reading: Operates cooperative program with local public radio station (WNIN-FM). Rehabilitation: Remedial education & training in personal management, Braille, handwriting, listening, typing, home management, orientation & mobility skills in client's home & community.
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