Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico (aka CAASNM)
| 320 E. Wyatt Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 Web site: www.caasnm.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Administrative Contact Stacey Cox, Executive Director (575) 527-8799 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Administrative Hours Agency Telephone Numbers Administrative: (575) 527-8799 Governed By Mission Statement Administrative Overview Administrative Office Travel Instructions Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy) Agency Services HOME REHABILITATION/REPAIR - HOUSING SERVICES |
| DESCRIPTION | Provides a variety of services designed to assist persons who are blind to become employed. These services can include counseling, purchase of assistive technology, help with college tuition, and help starting a business. To be eligible for these services, the individual must be at least 14 years old, and must be able to benefit from the services with respect to a desired employment outcome. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Must be "legally blind" or have a progressive eye condition which will lead to legal blindness." Legal blindness is defined as best corrected vision in the better eye of 20/200 or worse, or a field of vision which is less than 20 degrees. Examples of progressive eye conditions which may lead to legal blindness include macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, or diabetic retinopathy. |
| FEES | No fee. |
| HOURS | M - F: 8 am - 5 pm |
| APPLICATION | Submit an application and schedule an appointment. |
| LANGUAGES | English and Spanish. |
Report date: 5/15/07