SIGHT & HEARING IMPAIRED SERVICES
LIONS CLUB
This local group wants to help people in need with funding for eyeglasses and hearing aids. Call a representative from one of the local clubs and they will refer you to the appropriate Foundation board member for an application.
Bozeman Lions Club – Todd Benson
406-582-0259
Gallatin Empire Lions Club – Bob Appleby
406-585-9864
Belgrade Lions Club–Larry & Joanne Hermance
406-388-4313
LOW VISION MONTANA
A nonprofit organization consisting of low vision service providers and eye care professionals dedicated to providing services for Montanans with low vision. Services include information and referral, mobile low vision unit, peer support, employment options for blind and low vision persons. Call
1-800-601-5004 and leave your name, number and request. A volunteer will return your call within 1-2 days.
STATE OF MONTANA BLIND & LOW VISION, Vocational Rehab. SERVICES - 1-888-279-7531 or 406-496-4925
700 Casey Street, East Entrance, Ste. B, Butte, MT 59701. Appointments for home visits in the Gallatin Valley are available.
MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT, INC. - 1-800-735-6457 or 406-442-5755
1820 11th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601. A non-profit agency providing services that promote independence for people with disabilities. Services include information and referral, independent living skills training, individual and group advocacy, and peer advocacy.
MONTANA TALKING BOOK LIBRARY (Helena)
1-800-332-3400 Give a call and receive an application for services such as Talking Books provided to persons who are visually impaired or are unable to hold a book. The knowledge and enjoyment from books is just a telephone call away. Http://MSL.Mt.Gov/TBL
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING - MONTANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS PROGRAM
1-800-833-8503
Providing Montana's deaf, hard of hearing, speech & mobility impaired with the right telephone tools.
MONTANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Gail Broadbank - 406-442-9411
Or Donna McCullock, Pres. Bozeman Chapter, MAB. 406-556-7103
Summer orientation for the blind and visually impaired. Four weeks, mid-June to mid-July. No charge. Sign up by April. Other resources include MAB Memorial Loan Fund, Senior Blind Loan Lease Program. Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday of the month, Bozeman Senior Center at 2:00 P.M.
Advocate, educational equipment available, support group.
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