Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance | Missouri Council of the Blind
5453 Chippewa Street, Saint Louis, MO 63109
Eligibility
Individuals who are legally blind in both eyes
Required documents
- Complete application
- Photo ID
- Written verification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist or other reasonable authority (obtained within the past year), including a description of the applicants eye condition, visual acuity, and field of vision
- Any supporting documents such as letters, bills, statements or price quotes that will aid the Committee in processing request should accompany application
- Proof of income
- A signed release of information form gives the Committee permission to verify applicant information with the provider/business for whom applicant is seeking payment
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Website
https://www.moblind.orgLanguages
English
Application process
Call to Apply
Fees
- Members of the Missouri Council of the Blind shall receive the full benefits of the Special Services Program as set forth by the Special Services Committee
- Those who are not members of the Missouri Council of the Blind shall receive 50% of these benefits offered by the Special Services Program
- When possible, grants are made payable to the third party, call for details
Service area
Missouri State
Statewide membership organization of the blind that supports and/or participates in other programs that promote the interests of legally blind persons. Services include General Clothing Provision, Disability Related Transportation, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Computer Access Aids, Blind Mobility Aids, Braille and Tactile Aids, Low Vision Aids, Incidental Medical Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance, Disability Awareness Training, Disability Rights Groups, and Specialized Information and Referral.
ALSO KNOWN AS
BLIND, MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, MISSOURI
Last assured
11/21/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Statewide membership organization of the blind that supports and/or participates in other programs that promote the interests of legally blind persons. Services include General Clothing Provision, Disability Related Transportation, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Computer Access Aids, Blind Mobility Aids, Braille and Tactile Aids, Low Vision Aids, Incidental Medical Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance, Disability Awareness Training, Disability Rights Groups, and Specialized Information and Referral.
ALSO KNOWN AS
BLIND, MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, MISSOURI