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Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

111 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 200
Bristol, VA 24201

(276) 642-7300

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Contact Information

Main
(276) 642-7300
Toll-Free
(800) 622-2155
TTY/TTD
(804) 371-3133

Who We Are

Independent Living Skills:

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.

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Abingdon City
,
Bland County
,
Bristol City
,
Buchanan County
,
Carroll County
,
Dickenson County
,
Galax City
,
Grayson County
,
Lee County
,
Norton City
,
Russell County
,
Scott County
,
Smyth County
,
Tazewell County
,
Washington County
,
Wise County
,
Wythe County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
Call for Information

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
,
13-21
,
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Virginia residents who have worse than 20/70 acuity in the best eye with best correction or a visual field of less than 70 degrees.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Eye report documenting visual condition required and application for services. Referrals can be made in person, by telephone or by mail.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Richard Mitchell
Intake Contact Email
Kathy.Malone@dbvi.virginia.gov