Charlene Guggisberg is the Training Coordinator serving low vision seniors across Minnesota through State Services for the Blind. In her position she provides extensive one-on-one and group training to develop independence and confidence. Alternative techniques for cooking, cleaning, organizing, along with braille instruction, introduction to white cane travel are just some of the areas in which she trains.

With a background in occupational therapy, Charlene worked in physical medicine and behavioral health in a hospital setting, and then as a rehabilitation instructor for youth and adults at a rehabilitation center before coming to State Services for the Blind.