How this list works: Heritage for the Blind maintains a verified database of federal and state assistance programs. We last verified the links on this page within the past 30 days. Each card below links directly to the program's official page where you can review eligibility and apply.
Refugee Services
North Carolina Government
The eligibility criteria for the Refugee Services program, aimed at providing short-term transitional assistance to help refugees become self-sufficient, are largely implied rather than explicitly detailed within the provided web page content. The most fundamental requirement established is that an individual must possess the status of a 'refugee.' The page, published by USCIS,
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Special Assistance
North Carolina Government
The Special Assistance program offers a cash supplement to individuals in North Carolina. Eligibility is limited to low-income individuals who are either aged or disabled. While the program explicitly states eligibility for "low-income" individuals, the provided web page does not specify exact income thresholds, percentages of the Federal Poverty Level, or any asset limits. Age
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NC Division of Blind Services
NC Department of Human Services
Comprehensive services for blind and visually impaired residents including vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills, and assistive technology.
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Access to good jobs for all.
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.
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NC Adaptive Technology Loan Program
NC Department of Human Services
Low-interest loans or grants for purchasing assistive technology devices like screen readers, magnifiers, and braille displays.
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NC Independent Living Services for the Blind
NC Department of Human Services
Training in daily living skills, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and home management for blind adults.
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