The Office of Blind Services (OBS) empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired through a comprehensive array of services.
This includes:
- field support,
- technology evaluation, and
- support services.
Programs include:
- Older Individuals for the Blind (OIB) Program,
- The Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, and
- The Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) program.
Individualized assistance is available in areas such as:
- assistive technology evaluation and training,
- accessibility support, and
- independent living skills development.
OBS also works with businesses to create an accessible workplace.
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About Blind Services
Blind and Visual Impairment Services
The Office of Blind Services empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired through a comprehensive array of services. This includes field support, technology evaluation and support services, the Older Individuals for the Blind Program, the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, and the Business Enterprises of Texas program. Individualized assistance in areas such as assistive technology evaluation and training, accessibility support, and independent living skills development. OBS also works with businesses to create an accessible workplace.
Texas Confidence Builders Philosophy
Texas Confidence Builders (TCB) is the philosophical foundation of our service. We believe a person who is blind or visually impaired can lead a productive, independent life, and enjoy success in a career matched to their interests and abilities by developing skills that build competency in six core areas of life (the Big Six)
- Adjustment to Visual Impairment
- Independent Living Skills
- Travel Skills
- Communication Skills
- Support Systems
- Vocational Skills
The Texas Confidence Builders Philosophy promotes self-confidence based on adjustment to blindness and the attainment of skills, personal accountability, and high expectations. Texas Confidence Builders empowers customers to be their best, most successful selves.