South Carolina Commission for the Blind
The South Carolina Commission for the Blind helps residents of our state who are blind or have a visual impairment gain independence and take advantage of opportunities for financial advancement.
Opportunities for All
Working with our network of business, community and government partners, we provide training, job placement and business opportunities for hundreds of South Carolinians each year. Our offices are conveniently located throughout the state and we take referrals for our services from physicians, family members, community partners or potential consumers.
Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation assists eligible consumers with finding, maintaining, or regaining employment. Business Enterprise Program assists qualified individuals to operate a vending business. Employment Services assist businesses with meeting workforce needs.
Learn MoreIndependence
Children’s Services assist children ages 3 to 12 with building confidence and independence and ensuring they have assistive technology available at home. Older Blind Services assist those 55 and older in remaining independent within their homes and communities.
Learn MorePrevention
We provide education on Prevention of Blindness and eye safety around the state, and financial assistance for sight-saving procedures for individuals who don’t have insurance or who meet financial need requirements.
Learn MoreOur Mission
We focus on providing quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services and prevention-of-blindness services to consumers who are blind or have a visual impairment, leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence.
Learn MoreNews & Events
‘I’m blessed’: Beloved SCDPS storeowner lost his vision at age 47 — but found much more in the years since
After losing his vision in 2018 at the age of 47, Willie Patrick could have wallowed in self-pity and waited for someone to come along and help him. But recognizing that he...
October 15, 2024
White Cane Safety Walk Followed by Lunch and Learn
The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will host a White Cane Safety Walk in recognition of White Cane Awareness Day on October 15. The Walk will begin at 9:30 am at the Federation Center on South Kilbourne Road in Columbia. Following the Walk, at the Federation Center a proclamation will be read...
October 15, 2024
White Cane Awareness Day in Myrtle Beach
White Cane Awareness Day is October 15, a date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the symbol of blindness and tool of independence that many of them use: the white cane. Join SCCB staff and other attendees to walk the trail around the ponds...
October 14, 2024
White Cane Scavenger Hunt at State House
In recognition of White Cane Awareness Day (October 15), a group of SCCB consumers will participate in a scavenger hunt on the State House grounds in Columbia, SC on Monday,...
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