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The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program provides services to visually impaired individuals, age 55 and older, to assist them to live independently in California. The OIB program seeks to stimulate independent living, empowerment and full inclusion of older individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as providing training and skill building for professionals and consumers serving the older blind population.

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California Program Information

What are the eligibility requirements?

Individuals must be 55 or older with a severe visual impairment that causes challenges in completing activities of daily living.

What documentation is required?

No documentation is required for services.

What services are available?

Generally, Independent Living Skills training, Assistive Technology training, Orientation and Mobility training, Information and Referral, and other services are available. Contact the individual programs for more information about what services are available and how they provide the services.

What is the process for applying for services?

Contact the program(s) serving your county directly to apply for and receive services. 

Program Contact Information:

Find the Services offered to you by county below!

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired

Phone: 800-750-3937
Website: https://lcvi.org/
Email: info@LCVI.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 
 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

Valley Center for the Blind

Phone Fresno Office: 559-222-4447
Phone Bakersfield Office: 661-865-5115
Website: https://myvcb.org/
Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Access to Independence

Phone: 619-293-3500
Website: https://accesstoindependence.org
Email: accessmedia@accesstoindependence.org
 

Center of Vision Enhancement

Phone: 209-722-8118
Website: https://covemerced.org
Email: cove4u@gmail.com
 

Valley Center for the Blind

Phone Fresno Office: 559-222-4447
Phone Bakersfield Office: 661-865-5115
Website: https://myvcb.org/
Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
 

Valley Center for the Blind

Phone Fresno Office: 559-222-4447
Phone Bakersfield Office: 661-865-5115
Website: https://myvcb.org/
Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Wayfinder Family Services

Phone: 323-295-4555 Ext. 451
Website: https://www.wayfinderfamily.org
Email: rdeerr@wayfinderfamily.org
 

Blindness Support Services

Phone: 951-341-9244
Website: http://www.blindnesssupport.com/
Email: cpineda@blindnesssupport.com

*Serves part of Los Angeles

Valley Center for the Blind

Phone Fresno Office: 559-222-4447
Phone Bakersfield Office: 661-865-5115
Website: https://myvcb.org/
Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Center of Vision Enhancement

Phone: 209-722-8118
Website: https://covemerced.org
Email: cove4u@gmail.com

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Center of Vision Enhancement

Phone: 209-722-8118
Website: https://covemerced.org
Email: cove4u@gmail.com

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Center of Vision Enhancement

Phone: 209-722-8118
Website: https://covemerced.org
Email: cove4u@gmail.com

Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey

Phone: 831-649-3505
Website:  https://blindandlowvision.org/
Email: steven@blindandlowvision.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

Dayle McIntosh Center

Phone: 714-621-3300
Website: https://daylemc.org/
 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Blindness Support Services

Phone: 951-341-9244
Website: http://www.blindnesssupport.com/
Email: cpineda@blindnesssupport.com

 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

VISTA Center

Phone: 650-858-0202
Website: https://vistacenter.org/
Email: info@vistacenter.org
 

Blindness Support Services

Phone: 951-341-9244
Website: http://www.blindnesssupport.com/
Email: cpineda@blindnesssupport.com

San Diego Center for the Blind

Phone: 619-583-1542
Website: https://www.sdcb.org/
Email: info@SDCB.org
 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Phone: 209-466-3836
Website: https://www.communitycenterfortheblind.org/
Email: info@CommunityCenterForTheBlind.org
 

 

Independent Living Resource Center Inc.

Phone: 805-963-0595
Website: https://ilrc-trico.org/
Email: info@ilrc-trico.org
 

VISTA Center

Phone: 650-858-0202
Website: https://vistacenter.org/
Email: info@vistacenter.org

Independent Living Resource Center Inc.

Phone: 805-963-0595
Website: https://ilrc-trico.org/
Email: info@ilrc-trico.org

VISTA Center

Phone: 650-858-0202
Website: https://vistacenter.org/
Email: info@vistacenter.org

VISTA Center

Phone: 650-858-0202
Website: https://vistacenter.org/
Email: info@vistacenter.org

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Visually Impaired Persons Support (VIPS)

Phone: 209-846-9027
Website: https://www.vipsmodesto.org/
Email: tim@vipsmodesto.org
 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

LightHouse for the Blind

Phone: 415-431-1481
Website: https://lighthouse-sf.org/
Email: info@lighthouse-sf.org

Valley Center for the Blind

Phone Fresno Office: 559-222-4447
Phone Bakersfield Office: 661-865-5115
Website: https://myvcb.org/
Email: info@valleycenterfortheblind.org
 

Visually Impaired Persons Support (VIPS)

Phone: 209-846-9027
Website: https://www.vipsmodesto.org/
Email: tim@vipsmodesto.org

Independent Living Resource Center Inc.

Phone: 805-963-0595
Website: https://ilrc-trico.org/
Email: info@ilrc-trico.org

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org 

Society for the Blind

Phone: 916-452-8271
Website: https://societyfortheblind.org/
Email: info@societyfortheblind.org