SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

THE NC DIVISION - LOCAL OFFICE
2818 NEUSE BLVD, NEW BERN, NC 28562

TELEPHONE 252-636-4900 EX 3014

MONDAY, TUESDAY, & THURSDAY

 

Location:
The local office is located in the Career Center at 2820 Neuse Blvd. and is in the same building as CARTS. ( 2818 Neuse Blvd. is their mailing address.)

This office covers Craven and Carteret Counties and provides adjustment services to enable the blind and visually impaired to be as independent as possible at home, at work, and in their community.

Cost & Eligibility:
Anyone having a visual impairment is eligible.  There are no income restrictions and there are no fees.

Services provided in this area are counseling, case management, teaching adaptive techniques, and basic training devices.  Counselors and Rehab Specialists are sent from the Wilmington office or the Greenville office to work with the clients in their homes or at a designated training area.  There are also support groups for clients and their families.

Referrals can be made by anyone.  Contact is made by telephone to determine interest in the program; a doctor’s eye report is necessary.  A home visit is made to do an assessment and complete a service plan and application.

                                                                                                 6/2007