Blind Service Association
Address
17 North State Street
Suite 1050
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 236-0808
AKA:
BSA
Description:
In-person and virtual reading services to people who are blind and visually impaired in the Chicagoland area. Services include education and support for seniors, summer youth program, an employment program, support groups, scholarships and information and referral.
Hours:
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
(1) Call the main number during listed hours to speak to a staff member and/ or set-up an appointment
(2) Staff will help identify the particular service (s) required and provide information on all requirements and how to apply
(3) Services are delivered By Appointment Only
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
(1) Individuals who are blind or visually impaired
(2) Residents of the Chicagoland area
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 27, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
17 North State Street
Suite 1050
Chicago, IL 60602
Contacts
Appointments
Marty Kummetz
Volunteer- Reading Program
(312) 236-0808
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(312) 236-0808
Fax
(312) 236-8679
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides reading services to visually impaired individuals residing in the Chicagoland area. Reading services are available both in-person and remotely. Services are delivered By Appointment Only.
Hours
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call during listed hours to speak to a staff member
Eligibility
(1) Resident of Chicagoland who is visually impaired and who is either: (a) A high school senior or, (b) An adult who is 18 years of age or older
Fees
(1) None, (2) Sliding Scale
Intake Procedure
(1) Stop by during office listed hours for reading services or, (2) Schedule a virtual reading session by calling (312) 236-0808, (3) Sessions are set up for a maximum of two hours, (4) Off-site one-to-one reading locations also available, (5) Services are delivered By Appointment Only
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Cook County
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Description
Provides audio recording services to individuals residing in the Chicagoland area and who are blind, visually impaired or dyslexic. Services are delivered By Appointment Only.
Hours
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call during listed hours to speak to a staff member
Eligibility
(1) Individuals who are blind, (2) Individuals who are visually impaired, (3) Individuals who are dyslexic
Fees
(1) None, (2) Sliding Scale
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 312-236-0808 during listed hours to leave a message, (2) A staff member will return your call or, (3) Email Marty Kummetz at mkummetz@blindserviceassociation.org, (4) Services are delivered By Appointment Only
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Cook County
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