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) gathered public comments on changes to the BSBP Service Provider Fee Schedule.
The document reviewed was the draft BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates.
Public Comment was collected in writing submitted Friday, August 15, 2025, through Friday, August 29, 2025, and verbally via a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
BSBP Responses to Public Comment is a word document with responses to the questions asked during both public comment opportunities. The document layout includes Reporting Categories and Service Titles from the chart as headings, with the questions bundled by topic underneath.
The final BSBP Fee for Service Titles and Rates document will be published on September 15, 2025, and effective October 1, 2025.
Employment
Students
Independent Living
Specialized Services
Residential Services
Partners
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