The commission is a consumer-driven organization with a governor-appointed citizen governing body and 67 full-time staff. Commission members represent consumer organizations, fields of education, ophthalmology/ optometry, businesses and individual citizens who are blind. The commission operates under its enabling statutes and through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. 

The commission’s major program objectives include helping Oregonians who are blind get and keep jobs; providing training in alternative skills such as adaptive technology, white cane travel, braille and activities of daily living; helping individuals with vision loss who are unable to work live with high levels of independence and self- sufficiency; and licensing and supporting business owners who operate food service and vending operations in public buildings and facilities throughout the state.​

Address: ​ 535 SE 12th Avenue, Portland 97214​

Phone: 971-673-1588

Email: ocb.mail@ocb.oregon.gov

Web: oregon.gov/blind

Contact: Dacia Johnson, Executive Director

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Blind Commission​

Public Information Officer: Clay France

Statutory Authority: ORS 346.120​