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The Joplin Association for the Blind and Low Vision Enhancement Center proudly serves individuals within a 25‑mile radius of Joplin, Missouri.  Most of the people who come to us are living with low vision and rely on the support, tools, and guidance offered through our Low Vision Enhancement Center.  As the needs of our community grow, we continue to expand our resources and our facility so we can offer even more meaningful assistance to those who depend on us.
At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful mission: to meet the evolving needs of individuals with low vision or blindness by supporting the whole person—physically, medically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to walking alongside our clients, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and connection as they navigate life with vision loss.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

Low Vision Enhancement Center:

Low Vision Enhancement Center: The Low Vision Enhancement Center is our largest and fastest growing service. The Low Vision Enhancement is not a clinical setting, but an evaluation and resource center.

Letha Dangerfield Children’s Braille Lending Library

Letha Dangerfield Children’s Braille lending library: Volunteer workers assist with maintaining the library. We can create modified library books for children, too.

Joplin Service Club of the Blind:

Joplin Service Club of the Blind: The JAB facility also serves as a meeting place for the Joplin Service Club for the Blind. The Service Club has an average of 60 members and meets each Tuesday at the facility for lunch. 
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Transportation:

Transportation: Without transportation being provided, the majority of clients traveling to the Joplin Association for the Blind for needed services would find it to be cost prohibitive. 

Referral Service:

Referral Service: Early on the Joplin Association for the Blind established its role to provide more information for families and the community regarding blindness or low vision questions.  JAB and the Low Vision Enhancement Center works closely with other agencies and eye care doctors in the community to provide quality referral services.