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BSBP Resources
Background
Brief History
History of Michigan Blind ServicesExecutive Order 2012-10
EO 2012-10Organizations
Michigan and Local Organizations and Services
Other Resources
Resources to FIND an Eye Doctor
Learn moreBlindness Related Services for Hire
Blindness Related Services for HireCareers in Blind Rehabilitation
Learn moreFor Eye Doctors
Referring Your Patients
Eye doctors are often the first professionals that people consult when they experience vision loss. After doing all that you can do professionally, you can do even more -- by referring your eligible low-vision patients to the (Michigan) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons for services.
For information about the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, read more at www.michigan.gov/bsbp or call toll-free at 1-800-292-4200.
Eligibility
Your patients must meet certain criteria to become a BSBP customer.
- BSBP Eye Report Form (PDF) Use this form to refer eligible blind and visually impaired patients age 14 and over to the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.
- BSBP Eye Report Form (Accessible Format) (This Microsoft Word file is accessible with JAWS screen-reader software.)
Forms
Use the BSBP forms below to get your patients started!