Specialized Services

The Specialized Services Department of the Westmoreland County Blind Association meets the needs of the blind and visually impaired throughout the Westmoreland County area.  The implementation of the program allows the blind to become more independent.  The wide array of services offered to the blind are at no cost to the consumer.  The description of services is as follows:

CHORE SERVICES:

A.  appliance marking

B.  reading & reviewing mail

C.  filling out paper work & applications

D.  picking up groceries for the consumer

E.  assisting in shopping for and with the consumer

LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION:

(Established to promote independence for the consumer through)

a.   educational sessions from the staff & outside resources

b.   demonstrating usage of visual aides & appliances

c.    teaching consumers how to better acquaint themselves to daily activities

TRANSPORTATION:

a.   medical appointments

b.   banks

c.    grocery stores

d.   pharmacies

e.   other agencies such as AAA, Social Security Office, etc.

GUIDANCE & COUNSELING:

a.   to provide counseling to blindness related issues

b.   to assist in guiding the consumer to proper outside resources

ADVOCACY:

a.   to seek out resources that can benefit the consumer regarding their blindness or visual impairment.

b.   to ensure that the consumer’s rights are not being violated.

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Westmoreland County Blind Association 911 S. Main St. Greensburg, Pa. 15601 724-837-1250 The WCBA serves blind and visually impaired individuals by offering; Specialized Services, Employment, Advocacy, Prevention of Blindness screenings, Community Support, and other activities of interest to the blind community.