The Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) believes in the capacity of people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve employment and independence. BSBP provides training and services that empower people to achieve their individual goals. If you live in Michigan and you're blind or visually impaired, the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will work with you to define your goals and identify appropriate training and services. BSBP provides vocational skills training to aid in finding a job and training in daily living skills for State of Michigan residents living without vision. Depending upon your needs and eligibility for specific services, BSBP may also provide some types of adaptive equipment, computer software, and postsecondary education.
To request services for yourself or another person, please use the following form.
The mission of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons is to provide opportunities to individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve employment, and/or achieve maximum and meaningful independence in life through comprehensive rehabilitative services.
It is the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons vision to help Michigan become a better State for blind and visually impaired persons to be equal contributing citizens that enjoy all the advantages of a full, independent life.
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) will be gathering public comments on changes to the Service Provider Fee Schedule.
Document to be reviewed:
Notable Changes to the BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates:
Opportunities for Public Comment
Written Public Comments
An opportunity will be given to submit written public comments beginning on Friday, August 15, 2025 and ending on Friday, August 29, 2025. Written public comments should be submitted to the following email address: LEO-BSBP-CustomerAssistance@michigan.gov. The email subject line should read “Service Provider Fee Schedule Public Comment”.
Virtual Meeting
A virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (1.5 hours). An opportunity will be available for live public comment with a time limit of 3 minutes. This meeting will be recorded to allow for BSBP staff to review all comments. Pre-registration for this event is required.
Register here: Public Comment BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates Registration Link.
BSBP will respond to written and verbal comments by September 10, 2025.
The final BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates document will be published on September 15, 2025 and effective October 1, 2025.
Notice of Public Comment - Change to the BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates (Word)
Employment
Students
Independent Living
Specialized Services
Residential Services
Partners
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