Category Archives: Parents

British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security

Offers a variety of programs for adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. These programs are divided into categories such as: advanced education, assistive technology, early childhood intervention, employment, financial support, health services, housing, primary education, legal support, … Continue reading

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Alberta Human Resources and Employment

Government agency offering programs for the blind and visually impaired. Programs include, but are not limited to, employment training and support, independent living skills, and financial support. Contact Info: 324 Legislature Building 10800 97th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Phone: … Continue reading

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Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind

VSDB is a residential and day school for children with visual, hearing, and deaf/blind impairments. Contact Info: East Beverly Street P.O. Box 2069 Staunton, VA 24002 Phone: 540-332-9000 Toll-Free: 800-522-VSDB (8732) Fax: 540-332-9042 Email: info@vsdb.k12.va.us Website: http://www.vsdb.k12.va.us

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Washington State School for the Blind

Provides a large menu of services through a diverse service delivery model including: intensive on-campus programs, summer school programs for children, outreach services which include direct/consultative itinerant services to local school districts, statewide assistive technology services, 5th year transitional program, … Continue reading

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Blind Judo Foundation

Helps blind and visually-impaired athletes achieve maximum independence through the pursuit of Judo. Contact Info: Website: http://www.blindjudofoundation.org

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Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Assists people with disabilities in establishing and reaching vocational goals that help them become productive working citizens. Contact Info: 614 South Greeley Highway Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: 307-777-7389 Fax: 307-777-7155 Website: http://wyomingworkforce.org/workers/vr/

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Helps people who are blind or visually impaired to obtain, maintain, and improve employment. Contact Info: 201 East Washington Madison, WI 53707-7852 Phone: 608-261-0050 Toll-Free: 888-877-5939 Fax: 608-266-1133 Email: dvr@dwd.wisconsin.gov Website:  http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/  

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West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services

Seeks to work with people with disabilities to enable them to receive training, job placement, or services for job retention. Contact Info: 107 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301-2609 Phone: 304-356-2060 Toll-Free: 800-642-3021 Fax: 304-766-5533 Website: http://www.wvdrs.org

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Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Provides job counseling and teaches adaptive skills to people who are blind or have low vision. Contact Info: 4565 7th Avenue SE Lacey, WA 98503 Phone: 360-725-3830 Fax: 360-407-0679 Email: info@dsb.wa.gov Website: http://www.dsb.wa.gov/

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Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Provides services and resources which empower Virginians who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Contact Info: 397 Azalea Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: 804-371-3140 Toll-Free (in Virginia): 800-622-2155 Fax: … Continue reading

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