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BSBP Vocational Rehabilitation
The purpose of the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Vocational Rehabilitation Program is to help you become employed in a career that suits your current or potential skills and abilities.
The Bureau provides diagnostic evaluations, vocational counseling, and training in skills of blindness at no cost to you. Depending upon your needs and eligibility, additional services may include low-vision equipment, vocational training, technical school training, a college education, job development and placement, and follow-up.
For more information on employment-related services from the (Michigan) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, call toll-free:
800-292-4200 (voice)
888-864-1212 (TTY)
Other VR Services
Transition Services
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are available to eligible and potentially eligible blind and visually impaired students aged 14 - 26 who live in Michigan.
Business Services
Business Services help employers like you retain your experienced employees after vision loss, and to find new, qualified employees who are blind or visually impaired.
Deaf Blind Services
A program for those age 14 and up who are legally blind AND have moderate to profound hearing loss.
Post Secondary Readiness Program
The Post Secondary Readiness Program has been developed to measure the student's preparedness for college. Considering the above statements, this tool has been developed to allow prospective students to demonstrate their level of independence in nine areas.
Resources
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Ticket To Work
MAXIMUS Ticket-To-Work Help-line:
866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967 (TTY)
(Michigan) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Toll-Free Line:
800-292-4200 or 888-864-1212 (TTY)