Social Programs Office

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, established in 1978, provides services to more than 3 million senior citizens in Pennsylvania. The department provides various services and benefits through more than 50 area agencies. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging offers a range of in-home community services, as well as an extensive pharmaceutical program. It also provides nursing facility care assessments, financial assistance and health care services. The department operates several senior health care centers and offers nutritional services. It offers a range of health care services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, blindness, dental ailments, drug and alcohol addiction and mental disabilities through various nursing home facilities, restoration and health centers and mental hospitals. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is located in Harrisburg, Pa.

The Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) is a Pennsylvania government agency dedicated to assisting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Their mission is to help these individuals gain the necessary skills to live and work independently in their communities. BBVS offers a range of services, including vocational rehabilitation to help individuals prepare for or retain employment, assistance in setting up their own businesses through the Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprise Program, support for independent living skills, and specialized services for children with visual impairments to ensure they reach their maximum educational and vocational potential.Generated from the website

The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, which operates under the government of the city of Harrisburg, Pa. The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation provides diagnostic, placement assistance and support services. The agency also offers counseling and job search assistance and placement services. It provides assessment, vocational evaluation and medical assistance services. In addition, the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation offers vocational training and rehabilitation services to individuals with visual impairments. It offers on-the-job training services, such as job coaching and skill enhancement to people with disabilities. The agency additionally provides legislative issue handling services.