The assessment of barriers in persons older than working age with visual impairment was carried out using the International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities and Health to substantiate the list of necessary support services. An increase in the absolute number of people in older age groups objectively leads to an increase in the number of citizens experiencing difficulties in solving medical, social and psychological problems. Analysis of the results of the study showed that a significant part of people, due to impaired visual functions, experience limitations and barriers in physical environment, emotional sphere, family relationships with close and distant relatives. When assessing environmental barriers that interfere with the full-fledged life of persons with visual impairments, the presence of restrictions in sections D4 «Mobility», D5 «Self-service», D6 «Household life» was revealed. The presence of barriers and restrictions indicates the need to implement social protection measures, including rehabilitation, the need to adjust the list of support services. The use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health will determine the barriers faced by a disabled person due to visual impairment in various spheres of life and provide targeted assistance, support and assistance, to ensure the objectivity and sufficiency of social protection measures for each disabled person, on a scientific basis.