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Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Education Services
Purpose:
To help children succeed in school
Services:
- Educational and developmental materials
- Consulting and training for parents and school systems
- Vision assessments and eye exams
- Adaptive optical aids
Benefits to children with vision loss:
- Minimize developmental delays
- Improve progress in school
- Help parents access the educational system and prepare for the future
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Purpose:
To help you achieve your career goals
Services:
- Guidance and counseling
- Adjustment to blindness training
- Vocational assessments
- Training opportunities
- Job placement and follow-up
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Develop skills to enter a profession
- Find a job or keep your job
- Advance in your career
Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living
Purpose:
To help you achieve independence
Services:
- Independent living skills training
- Vision assessments and training with optical aids
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Learn techniques to adjust to your blindness
- Maximize the use of any remaining vision
- Function safely, comfortably, and confidently in your home
Low Vision Services
Purpose:
To help you take full advantage of the vision you have
Services:
- Vision assessments and optical exams
- Low vision equipment and training
Benefits to those with partial vision loss:
- Understand your current level of vision and what you can do to adjust
- Make reading and daily activities easier
Orientation and Mobility Services
Purpose:
To enable you to travel independently and safely
Services:
- Travel skills assessments and training
- Orientation technique training
- Instruction in how to get around independently
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Develop confidence in your ability to travel independently and safely
- Learn how to use public transportation to locate community services
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Purpose:
To improve your independence through a course of study provided in a residential setting
Services and Training:
- Independent living skills
- Communication skills
- Orientation and travel skills
- Social and recreational development
- Counseling
- Medical information and self-management
- Vocational evaluations
- Assistive technology
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Immerse yourself in focused rehabilitation
- Enhance your confidence and independence
- Learn from others in similar situations
Library and Resource Center
Purpose:
To provide access to information and educational support materials
Services:
- Recorded books and playback equipment
- Braille novels and textbooks
- Large print novels and textbooks
- Equipment and educational materials for students to use in the classroom
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Read books
- Study more easily
Technology Services
Purpose:
To help you use technology independently
Services:
- Skills assessments
- Consultations with employers
- Technical support
- Worksite assessments
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Learn what assistive technology is available and how to use it for personal independence
- Perform your job more effectively
- Compete with sighted candidates for good jobs
Deafblind Services
Purpose:
To help you achieve independence if you have combined hearing and vision loss
Services:
- Assessments of skills
- Adaptive equipment consultations, assessments and recommendations
- Technical assistance
Benefits to those with combined hearing and vision loss:
- Communicate more easily
- Perform daily activities with greater ease
- Enjoy enhanced independence
Randolph-Sheppard Program of Virginia
Purpose:
To encourage self-supporting, independent business operators
Services:
- Business establishment research and assistance
- Management training and support
- Licensing
Benefits to entrepreneurs with vision loss:
- Business assistance and support
- Pride in managing your own business
Virginia Industries for the Blind
Purpose:
To provide job opportunities and training
Services:
- Employment
- Vocational skills assessments
- Job placement counseling
- Vocational training
- Computer skills evaluations and training
- Summer work program for high school students
Benefits to those with vision loss:
- Learn vocational skills
- Find a good job or career
This File Was Last Modified: Tuesday June 12 2007