The Virginia Project for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness is a statewide program designed to provide technical assistance, training, distance education, and networking information to families, teachers, and service providers of individuals birth through 21 who have both a hearing loss and a vision loss. Do not provide direct services.

The Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility is a concentrated center of expertise, best practices, and resources that enables businesses, government, and educational institutions to more effectively provide accessible information and services to the blind community.

Provides state-of-the-art evaluation, consultation and treatment programs for individuals who require assistive technology to live, work and get to school as independently as possible. Assistive Technology Programs and Services offered include: Assistive Listening and Alerting Devices (ALAD) Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Computer Accommodation Program Adaptive Driving Program Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Program Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL) Home, School, and Work Accessibility Seating and Mobility Rehabilitation Engineering Recycling Program of Assistive Technology Devices ACCREDITED BY: CARF, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools LICENSED BY: Virginia Department of Health

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

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.

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.

DBVI Rehabilitation Technology Services help people who are blind or vision impaired use assistive technology (AT) to succeed at work and in school. Our specialists work with each person to find the best tools and solutions for their needs. Services include technology evaluations, help setting up AT, support for problems with accessibility, and advice for employers and teachers. We also offer remote training through a tutor network and provide help through our Rehabilitation Technology HelpDesk. The Program Director is available to answer questions and support clients, DBVI staff, educators, and others across Virginia.

Provides infants and children with visual disabilities, their families and teachers with technical assistance and support to help them during the child's development and educational process. Staff provide technical assistance for evaluation, program planning, curriculum modification, transition programs, information about blindness, and adaptive equipment.

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

Offers a Center for Independent Living that supports people with disabilities who seek to establish an independent life style. Services include information and referral for affordable/accessible housing, personal care, public transportation, interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing. Also provides peer counseling, independent living skills training, advocacy. Need for clerical volunteers, literacy tutors, and general advocacy.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

Provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that do. Offers specialized information and referral in finding assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment offered nationally and internationally.

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.

A low interest loan program that assists Virginians with disabilities in applying for loans to obtain the assistive technology they need.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.