Welcome to the MCB Website
The loss of part or all vision means that some new skills may be needed
and old skills relearned. The adjustments that you make to your new
lifestyle will give you the best chance for a successful, satisfying and
independent life. Alternatives to the sighted way of accomplishing tasks are
as varied as one person is different from another.
With the right education and training the blind person need not be a burden
on their family or community. Although loved ones tend to be
over-protective, you soon find yourself becoming more independent as you
pursue new skills and interests as well as continue old ones with
confidence.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE... There are several degrees of vision loss which qualify
a person: Totally blind-no usable vision - Legally blind-visual acuity of
20/200 or less with corrective lens, OR field of vision limited to 20
degrees or less, OR progressive eye disease which will lead to severe vision
loss.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? The Missouri Council of the Blind is a support
group that can provide more information and help guide you through the maze
of questions that will arise as you build your new lifestyle. Information
provided includes scholarships, summer camps, special services program,
adaptive technology information, health benefits, employment and legislation
issues and public awareness programs.
Available upon request is the Missouri Chronicle, a quarterly publication
of the Missouri Council of the Blind. It is free and can be obtained in
large print, braille, Email or on cassette.
The Missouri Council of the Blind encourages local affiliates within
Missouri to actively support blindness issues and act as the local support
group for the newly blinded young people as well as the older blind. Many
members attend the state convention each October and the national convention
each July.
The Missouri Council of the Blind and its affiliates are active members
in good standing of the American Council of the Blind. A link to ACB's web
site can be found on the links page.
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