Blind help in Alaska

Start with the free, official help below — every link goes to the real agency or organization, checked October 2026.

More help in Alaska

• Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation — Free employment services, job training, and assistive technology for blind and visually impaired Alaskans (no separate blind agency; DVR serves everyone). Visit Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (opens in a new tab)
• NFB of Alaska — the National Federation of the Blind chapter for Alaska: local chapters, programs, and blind community near you. Visit NFB of Alaska (opens in a new tab)
• Alaska Independent Blind, Inc. — the American Council of the Blind chapter for Alaska: services, resources, and advocacy in your area. Visit Alaska Independent Blind, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
• Independent living centers — free local help with housing, transportation, benefits, and daily living, for people with all disabilities including blindness. Find your local independent living center (opens in a new tab)

Blind vending (Randolph-Sheppard)

Contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Business Enterprise Program about licensing and training.

Visit the official Alaska program page (opens in a new tab)