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 assist qualified individuals to operate a vending business. Business Services assist businesses with meeting workforce needs.
Learn MoreIndependence
Children’s Services assist children ages 3 to 12 with assistive technology at home and in school, and building confidence and self-sufficiency. 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 surgeries for individuals who otherwise could not afford it.
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.
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Survey for SCCB consumers – date extended
To Our Consumers: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. We are asking you to complete a short survey so that we can include the knowledge and experience of the...
Survey for business partners – date extended
To Our Business Partners: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. As part of this assessment, we are surveying businesses to determine their needs related to recruiting, hiring, accommodating, and...
Survey for community partners – date extended
To Our Community Partners: The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is conducting a comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the employment needs of individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment in South Carolina. As part of this assessment, we are surveying our community partners to incorporate their knowledge and experience. Please take...
Restoring vision restores independence
A smiling Kenneth Meredith with his dog, Chase. When Kenneth Meredith reached out to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB), he was at a very low point in his life due to his vision loss. He expressed a lot of frustration and described living as a “daily struggle.” He was no longer able...