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Ho'opono Services for the Blind Branch | State Of Hawaii - Dept Of Human Services - Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation

Ho'opono Services for the Blind Branch

1901 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

If taking the City Bus, you can take the #4, #13.

Eligibility

Persons with severe visual impairments or both deafness and blindness which prevent them from functioning more independently.

Hours

MON: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm TUE: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm WED: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm THU: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm FRI: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm SAT: Closed SUN: Closed

Application process

Must be referred by Branch Office.

Fees

No fees

Service area

All Islands,Oahu,Hawaii (Big Island),Maui,Kauai,Molokai,Lanai,Niihau

(Hoopono Services for the Blind Branch) Assists people with visual impairment, blindness, or both deafness and blindness to obtain and maintain employment and/or independent functioning. Provides evaluation, counseling and guidance. Provides physical and mental restoration, vocational and other training, job development and placement, and supported employment. Supplies assistive aids and devices. Teaches mobility skills, personal and home management, and communication skills.

Providing organization

State of Hawaii Department of Human Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Ho`opono Services for the Blind

Ho`opono provides a variety of services to blind and visually impaired individuals. - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling - Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program (55+) - New Visions Program (Blindness Skills) - Business Enterprise Program - Low Vision Clinic - Transition Youth Program - Public Outreach/Presentations - Job Placement/Career Assessment/Job Club