Vision Impaired - Richmond, Low Vision Services, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Provides low vision examinations, available by appointment, to maximize use of residual vision for those who cannot see with conventional glasses. Preliminary assessment, and follow-up counseling and training programs in the home or school setting are aimed at ensuring that maximum benefit is gained from the low vision (20/70)optical aids prescribed. Examiners are located throughout Virginia.
Physical Address
359 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Voice
Website
Application process
Self/Agency or Professional Referral
Languages
English
Service area
VA
Agency info
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
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 to consumers in their homes, schools or businesses. Referrals are accepted from individuals who are blind or vision impaired, schools, health facilities, families and friends. The agency operates six Regional Offices statewide: Richmond, Staunton, Roanoke, Bristol, Fairfax, Norfolk. The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired offers these same services in a residential setting. In addition, Virginia Industries for the Blind works in coordination with the DBVI Services Division and the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) to provide a full range of employment, training, and other vocational services to individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind across the Commonwealth.