FAQ
- Our independent living skills training and activities are available to adults with vision loss living in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Counties: Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott, Chisago, and Wright. (Do you live outside of this area? Contact State Services for the Blind.)
- Our vision rehabilitation training center is available to working-age adults with vision loss living throughout Minnesota.
- DeafBlind Services Minnesota provides services throughout Minnesota to infants, children, youth, and adults with combined vision and hearing loss.
No, we do not require or accept health insurance. Vision Loss Resources is a nonprofit that operates outside of the medical model, and our services are not covered by insurance. We do not require a doctor’s referral, either. Simply contact us.
Working-age adults can attend our Adjustment to Blindness Training program, and it may be covered by Minnesota State Services for the Blind.
Social and emotional support, including support groups, volunteer services, and some social activities, are provided at no cost. Some recreational and social events may have a small participation fee to help subsidize their cost.
DeafBlind Services Minnesota provides services at no cost, thanks to grants through the Department of Human Services.
We are deeply grateful for donations that support our services and ensure that we can continue to support people with vision loss. Visit our Giving page to learn more about how you can help.
No, there is no specific diagnosis required. If your vision loss is uncorrectable and interferes with your everyday life, Vision Loss Resources can help you adapt and adjust. Our services are not intended to substitute for an eye doctor’s diagnosis or treatment. Wherever you are on the spectrum of vision loss, we are here to help: whether you have recently been diagnosed with an eye disease, or you have been living with vision loss or blindness for many years, Vision Loss Resources is here for you.
No, there is no referral required. Simply leave a message at (612) 871-2222 or email info@vlrw.org.