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Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

1202 Franklin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 561-7475

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Contact Information

Main
(540) 561-7475
Toll-Free
(800) 622-2155
TTY/TTD
(804) 371-3133

Who We Are

Independent Living Skills is a service program is individually designed to develop and raise the level of adaptive coping skills and functional independence of youth and adults who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Services provided include individualized needs assessment, adjustment counseling, information and referral, advocacy, outreach, orientation and mobility, daily living skills training, Braille, typing, script writing, home management skills, assistive technology services and devices, and other specialized services.



Orientation and Mobility staff provide assessments, instruction, technical assistance, and materials that enable consumers who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind to travel safely and independently in their homes and communities. This service is available to consumers of all ages.

The service area also includes Bedford City, Forest, Gretna and Vinton.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Alleghany County
,
Amherst County
,
Appomattox County
,
Bedford County
,
Botetourt County
,
Campbell County
,
Covington City
,
Craig County
,
Danville City
,
Floyd County
,
Franklin County
,
Giles County
,
Halifax County
,
Henry County
,
Lynchburg City
,
Martinsville City
,
Montgomery County
,
Patrick County
,
Pittsylvania County
,
Pulaski County
,
Radford City
,
Roanoke City
,
Roanoke County
,
Salem City
,
South Boston City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Other Eligibility Criteria
Virginia residents who have worse than 20/70 acuity with correction; Fees based on financial and visual eligibility.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Eye report required and application for services. Walk ins and telephone referrals accepted or by appointment.
Documents Required
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Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Liang Liao
Intake Contact Email
Liang.Liao@dbvi.virginia.gov
Intake Contact Telephone
(540) 561-7442

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