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Vision Impaired - Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Office, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

1202 Franklin Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016

Eligibility

Blind and vision impaired (20/70) individuals living in Virginia.
https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Languages

All languages provided.

Application process

Self/Agency or Professional Referral

Service area

Radford City, VA
Martinsville City, VA
Salem City, VA
Roanoke City, VA
Lynchburg City, VA
Danville City, VA
Covington City, VA
Franklin County, VA
Floyd County, VA
Appomattox County, VA
Giles County, VA
Pittsylvania County, VA
Alleghany County, VA
Amherst County, VA
Roanoke County, VA
Botetourt County, VA
Craig County, VA
Henry County, VA
Patrick County, VA
Campbell County, VA
Montgomery County, VA
Pulaski County, VA
Bedford County, VA

Description

DBVI provides services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Services are provided through 4 main programs: Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services and Education Services. Most services are provided in the person's home, school, or workplace. Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, schools, doctors, and other community partners.

Providing organization

Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

DBVI provides services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Services are provided through 4 main programs: Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services and Education Services.