Missouri Council of the Blind

Youth Services Program

¿Quién puede postularse? The child must be a Missouri resident, legally blind, enrolled in school or receiving early intervention services, and have not completed 12th grade. A current eye report from a licensed ophthalmologist or qualifying organization is required annually. MCB membership is not required.

Fecha límite: Annual application; no specific deadline stated.

Special Services Program

¿Quién puede postularse? All MCB members, blind or sighted, may apply for the full benefit. Legally blind Missouri residents who are not members may apply for 50% of the member benefit and must provide written verification of legal blindness. Grants are limited to one per household per three-year period.

Fecha límite: One grant per household per three-year period; no application deadline stated.

White Cane Program

¿Quién puede postularse? Applicants must be Missouri residents who meet the legal definition of blindness, verified by an ophthalmologist or qualifying authority. No financial qualification is required.

Fecha límite: One cane per eligible applicant per year; no application deadline stated.

Adaptive Technology Grants

¿Quién puede postularse? Applicants must be legally blind Missouri residents and provide documentation of legal blindness. MCB members receive a 50% match; non-members receive a 25% match. MCB pays the vendor directly, and the applicant contributes the remainder.

Health Benefits Program

¿Quién puede postularse? All MCB members, including sighted members, may apply for the full benefit. Legally blind Missouri residents who are not members may apply for 50% of the member benefit and must provide visual-status verification. Benefits begin on day 8 of a covered illness or injury and are limited to 10 weeks per fiscal year.

Fecha límite: Applications must be submitted within 90 days of the last date on the physician's statement.