Texas Commision For The Blind

The commission was expanded to nine members in 1979 with members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate for six year overlapping terms.
Texas commision for the blind. See agency history on the right for further information. Phone 210 785 2750 phone 800 628 5115 inquiries line phone 800. An agency can be labeled inactive if it has been abolished had a title change was merged into a different agency or split into different agencies. Address vocational rehabilitation program 4800 north lamar boulevard austin tx 78756 get directions.
The blind children s vocational discovery and development program provides information and works with each child and family to create a family service plan tailored to the child s needs and circumstances. Depending upon their goals and needs dbs offers services to help regain independence or find a job. See reviews photos directions phone numbers and more for state of texas blind commission locations in austin tx. The texas workforce commission assists blind or visually impaired individuals and their families.
Texas workforce commission division for blind services dbs former dars information provided by. This agency s mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education employment independent living and eye health through informed choice and partn ership with persons. The name was changed to texas commission for the blind in 1985. This agency is currently inactive.
Texas health and human services hhs works with people who are blind and visually impaired to help them reach their independence goals. What services can i get. 1998 1999 review cycle 76th legislative session. Annual texas workforce conference san antonio december 2 4 2020.
The alamo area council of governments vocational rehabilitation for those who are blind or visually impaired. In 1965 it was designated as the state agency with primary responsibility to provide all services except those related to the education of school aged. Texas commission for the blind. Texas workforce commission meeting schedule agenda administrative reports discussion and action on agency business and decisions on unemployment insurance cases.
Dbs staff work in partnership with texans who are blind or visually impaired to get high quality jobs live independently or help a child receive the training needed to be successful in school and. Two members are required to be legally blind. The texas commission for the blind was created to provide vocational rehabilitation and other services to blind texas residents not receiving such services from other sources to help prevent blindness and to maintain a registry of the blind. At that time the five major programs were in effect.
If you are 55 or older and have a vision problem that makes everyday tasks difficult independent living services for older individuals who are blind may be able to help you gain the confidence you need to live independently. Sunset review documents for.