Considerations for Survivors with Blindness or Visual Disabilities

Ask before touching a service animal, it may distract the animal from working. It is best to not touch them at all – they are not a pet.
It is especially important to announce oneself when entering and leaving a room with a person who is blind or has a visual disability. When introducing a person who is blind to a group, introduce each person individually.
Speak directly to the person in a normal tone and speed.
Use details to describe people, objects, and places thoroughly.

(obtained, in part, from CALCASA: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities, 2010)

– 24-Hour Crisis Phone Line
– One-to-One Support Counseling
– Referrals to Supportive Services
– Hospital Advocacy
– Court Advocacy
– Law Enforcement Advocacy
– Harassment Restraining Orders
– Orders for Protection
– Safety Planning
– Professional Training
– Safe at Home Program
– Support Groups
– Human Trafficking Services

Interpretation Services Available

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CMSAC Staff are available to meet at a variety of locations for supportive services.

Serving Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties.

Simply call (320) 251-4357 and ask to speak with one of our sexual assault advocates. Walk-in’s for services, including support groups, are welcome.

CMSAC provides free and confidential services to all survivors/victims and concerned persons of sexual violence. If you wish, you may obtain our services anonymously. It is your choice on how much and what identifiable information you feel comfortable providing.

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