You have completed the first bold step by visiting this website. Now we encourage you to take the next bold step by finding and connecting with a local program that can help you find your bold bright future.
If you have difficulty locating services in your area or are not currently eligible for services listed here, please visit the Connect Center or Vision Serve Alliance to learn about additional similar services, not currently funded through federal older blind funds.
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Services often include training to help individuals with vision impairments to do the following:
- Maximize the use of limited vision
- Learn to use devices such as magnifiers or other technology that help with reading printed materials
- Use computers and smartphones using accessibility features or assistive software
- Learn techniques to stay safe and organized in the home
- Travel safely and confidently in the community
- Connect with others experiencing vision loss
- Learn about other programs specific to vision loss
Find information on resources and national services that are available. If you have any difficulty using this site or would prefer to talk to someone in person, call the American Printing House Connect Center toll-free helpline at 1-800-232-5463.
Who is eligible for services?
Services are available to individuals who are 55 and older. Requirements vary by state and might include a medical eye report verifying conditions and the status of employment. We encourage all to seek out services.
Because we are the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC), the links on this page are specific to individuals who are age 55 or older. In addition to the links found on this page, we encourage individuals with vision loss to inquire about potential services when they visit the eye doctor, including veterans affairs (VA) services.
Resources
Each state and territory receives funding from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) to provide independent living services to individuals age 55 and older with vision loss. These same programs provide services for individuals who are younger and/or would like to maintain or return to work. When contacting the below services be sure to indicate if you would like to work as this will determine which program you are referred to.
Our new Lessons for Living series gives helpful tips on navigating our world with blindness and low vision.
What are the costs of services?
While most services are provided free of charges, some do require a small cost. For example, when eye doctors provide services, charges will be submitted to medical insurance.
Who pays for adaptive devices? (adaptive services: services that provide reasonable accomodations)
While some states may assist or pay for adaptive devices, this is not guaranteed. If a device is not covered, you can search for other options to cover the cost of adaptive devices.
If the cost of devices are not covered, individuals might inquire as to other options for covering the cost of adaptive devices.
Other national services
Available to help you connect with local resources, learn adaptive skills, connect with others facing vision loss, and help you remain independent, despite your vision loss.
- Hadley offers practical help, connection, and support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and professionals supporting them. Providing online, large print, braille, and audio media, Hadley serves nearly 150,000 individuals each year, reaching all 50 states and 100 countries.
- Well Connected, Covia is a community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value being connected. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you.
- Veterans Affairs (VA) services can connect veterans with vision rehabilitation services through a Vision Impairment Services Team (VIST) coordinator. Services can be provided in your home, at a 10-day in patient program, or through the 6-week inpatient program. For participants of services, all assistive devices are provided free of charge. (va.gov)
National Consumer Groups
- National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org) coordinates many programs, services, and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, provides information and support to blind children and adults, and builds a community that creates a future full of opportunities.
- American Council of the Blind (acb.org) strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
- National Organization on Albinism and Hypopigmentation(albinism.org) acts as a conduit for accurate and authoritative information about all aspects of living with albinism and to provide a place where people with albinism and their families in the U.S. and Canada can find acceptance, support, and fellowship.
- Blinded Veterans Association: aims to preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assistance to one another.
Information and Referral
- Vision Serve Alliance: nonprofits throughout the United States that provide unique and specialized services to people who are blind or with severe vision loss.
- American Printing House (APH) Connect Center: Reliable, free information for all ages on virtually every aspect of vision loss. Free APH Connect Center helpline:
- 1-800-232-5463 or email connectcenter@aph.org.
Service by State or Territory
ALABAMA
OASIS Program Coordinator
Matthew Haynes
P.O. Box 19888
236 Goodwin Crest Drive,
Homewood, AL 35209
Tel. 205-290-4400
1-800-671-6837
FAX 205-290-1029
Matthew.haynes@rehab.alabama.gov
| Region | PO Box | Address | Telephone | 1-800 | FAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNISTON | 1910 Coleman Road, Anniston 36207 | 256-240-8800 | 1-800-671-6834 | 256-231-4852 | |
| HOMEWOOD (Birmingham) | P.O. Box 19888 | 236 Goodwin Crest Drive, Homewood, AL 35209 | 205-290-4400 | 1-800-671-6837 | 205-290-1029 |
| DECATUR | P. O. Box 1686 | 621 Cherry Street, NE, Decatur, AL 35602 | 256-353-2754 | 1-800-671-6838 | 256-351-2476 |
| DOTHAN | 795 Ross Clark Circle, Ste 2, Dothan, AL 36303 | 334-699-8600 | 1-800-275-0132 | 334-792-1783 | |
| GADSDEN | 1100 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL 35903 | 256-547-6974 | 1-800-671-6839 | 256-543-1784 | |
| HUNTSVILLE | 3000 Johnson Road, SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256-650-1700 | 1-800-671-6840 | 256-650-1795 | |
| MOBILE | 3101 International Drive, Mobile, AL 36606 | 251-479-8611 | 1-800-671-6842 | 251-478-2197 | |
| MONTGOMERY | 602 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36104 | 334-293-7500 | 1-800-441-7578 | 334-293-7372 | |
| MUSCLE SHOALS | 1450 East Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 | 256-381-1110 | 1-800-275-0166 | 256-389-3149 | |
| OPELIKA | 520 West Thomason Circle, Opelika, AL 36801 | 334-749-1259 | 1-800-671-6835 | 334-749-8753 | |
| TALLADEGA | 31 Arnold St., Talladega, AL 35160 | 256-761-6800 | 1-800-441-7592 | 256-362-6387 | |
| TUSCALOOSA | 1400 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy, E, Suite 300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 | 205-554-1300 | 1-800-331-5562 | 205-554-1369 |
ALASKA
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
OIB Grantees:
| Program | Address | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517 | www.alaskabvi.org | (907) 248-7770 or 1-800-770-7517 |
| Independent Living Center | PO Box 2474, Homer, AK 99603 | www.peninsulailc.org | (907) 235-7911 or 1-800-770-7911 |
| Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) | 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801 | www.sailinc.org | 1-800-478-7245 |
| Access Alaska | 1217 E 10th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 | www.accessalaska.org | (907) 248-4777 or 1-800-770-4488 |
AMERICAN SAMOA
ARIZONA
602-266-9286
ARKANSAS
https://arcareereducation.org/services/division-of-services-for-the-blin...All referrals are welcome to use 501-682-5463 or 1-800-960-9270 to reach our receptionist as that number is manned 8-4:30 every day.
| Name | Region | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Christy Fox | Central Region | 501-683-1571 |
| Sherrie Walston-Friday | South Region | 870-216-4024 |
| Amy Jackson | Northeast Region | 870-930-2162 |
| Judith Renick | Northwest Region | 870-280-6041 |
CALIFORNIA
| County | Agency Name | Contact Number(s) | Website | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | Lighthouse | Lighthouse: (510) 845-8700 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| Alameda | Lions Center for the Visually Impaired - Diablo Valley | Lions Center: (925) 432-3013 | www.seniorvision.org | www.info@LCVI.org |
| Alpine | No agency assigned 916.558.5484 | |||
| Amador | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Butte | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-56 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Calaveras | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-57 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Colusa | Disability Action Center | Chico Office: (530) 893-8527 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Contra Costa | Lighthouse | Lighthouse: (510) 845-8700 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| Contra Costa | Lions Center for the Visually Impaired - Diablo Valley | Lions Center: (925) 432-3013 | www.seniorvision.org | www.info@LCVI.org |
| Del Norte | Lighthouse | (707) 268-5646 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| El Dorado | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Fresno | Valley Center for the Blind | (559) 222-4447 | info@valleycenterfortheblind.org | |
| Glenn | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | info@lighthouse-sf.org | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Humboldt | Lighthouse | (707) 268-5646 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| Imperial | Access to Independence | (760) 768-2044 Toll-Free: (800) 976-27760 | www.accesstoindependence.org | info@a2isd.org |
| Inyo | No agency assigned 916.558.5484 | |||
| Kern | Independent Living Center of Kern County | 661-325-1063 Toll-Free: (800) 529-9541 | www.ilrc-trico.org | emedel@ilrc-trico.org |
| Kings | Valley Center for the Blind | (559) 222-4447 | www.valleycenterfortheblind.org | info@valleycenterfortheblind.org |
| Lake | Earle Baum Center | (707) 523-3222 | www.earlebaum.org | ebc@earlebaum.org |
| Lassen | Disability Action Center | Redding Office: (530) 242-8550 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Los Angeles | Dayle McIntosh Center | (714) 621-3300 | www.daylemc.org/services/skills-training/aging-with-vision-loss/ | receptionist@daylemc.org |
| Madera | Valley Center for the Blind | (559) 222-4447 | www.valleycenterfortheblind.org | info@valleycenterfortheblind.org |
| Marin | Lighthouse | (415) 258-8496 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| Mariposa | Center of Vision Enhancement | (209) 722-8118 | www.covemerced.org | cove4u@gmail.com |
| Mendocino | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Merced | Center of Vision Enhancement | (209) 722-8118 | www.covemerced.org | cove4u@gmail.com |
| Modoc | Disability Action Center | Redding Office: (530) 242-8550 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Mono | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Monterey | Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey | (831) 649-3505 | www.blindandlowvision.org | vision@blindandlowvision.org Appointments/Referrals: appointments@blindandlowvision.org |
| Toll-Free: (800) 404-3505 (in Monterey County) | ||||
| Napa | Earle Baum Center | (707) 523-3222 | www.earlebaum.org | ebc@earlebaum.org |
| Nevada | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Orange | Dayle McIntosh Center | (714) 621-3300 | www.daylemc.org/services/skills-training/aging-with-vision-loss/ | receptionist@daylemc.org |
| Placer | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Plumas | Disability Action Center | Chico Office: (530) 893-8527 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Riverside | Blindness Support Services | (714) 621-3300 | www.blindnesssupport.com | cpineda@blindnesssupport.com |
| Sacramento | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| San Benito | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | (831) 458-9766 | www.vistacenter.org | information@vistacenter.org |
| San Bernardino | Blindness Support Services | (714) 621-3300 | www.blindnesssupport.com | cpineda@blindnesssupport.com |
| San Diego | San Diego Center for the Blind | San Diego (South County): (619) 583-1542Vista (North County): (760) 758-5956 | www.sdcb.org | www.sdcb.org |
| San Francisco | Lighthouse | (415) 431-1481 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| San Joaquin | Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired | (209) 466-3836 | www.communitycenterfortheblind.org | info@communitycenterfortheblind.org |
| San Luis Obispo | Independent Living Resource Center Inc. | (805) 462-1162 | www.ilrc-trico.org | emedel@ilrc-trico.org |
| San Mateo | Lighthouse | Lighthouse: (510) 845-8700 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| San Mateo | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Imaired: Toll-Free (800) 660-2009(650) 858-0202 | www.vistacenter.org | information@vistacenter.org |
| Santa Barbara | Independent Living Resource Center Inc. | (805) 963-0595 | www.ilrc-trico.org | emedel@ilrc-trico.org |
| Santa Clara | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | (831) 458-9766 | www.vistacenter.org | information@vistacenter.org |
| Santa Cruz | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Toll-Free (800) 660-2009(650) 858-0202 | www.vistacenter.org | information@vistacenter.org |
| Shasta | Disability Action Center | Redding Office: (530) 242-8550 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Sierra | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Siskiyou | Disability Action Center | Redding Office: (530) 242-8550 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Solano | Lions Center for the Visually Impaired - Diablo Valley | (925) 432-3013 | www.seniorvision.org | www.info@LCVI.org |
| Sonoma | Earle Baum Center | (707) 523-3222 | www.earlebaum.org | ebc@earlebaum.org |
| Stanislaus | Visually Impaired Persons Support | (209) 522-8477 | www.vipsmodesto.org | www.vipsmodesto.org |
| Sutter | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Tehama | Disability Action Center | Chico Office: (530) 893-8527 | www.actionctr.org | wecare@actionctr.org |
| Trinity | Lighthouse | (707) 268-5646 | www.lighthouse-sf.org | info@lighthouse-sf.org |
| Tulare | Valley Center for the Blind | (559) 222-4447 | www.valleycenterfortheblind.org | info@valleycenterfortheblind.org |
| Tuolumne | Visually Impaired Persons Support | (209) 522-8477 | www.vipsmodesto.org | www.vipsmodesto.org |
| Ventura | Independent Living Resource Center Inc. | (805) 963-0595 | www.ilrc-trico.org | emedel@ilrc-trico.org |
| Yolo | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
| Yuba | Society for the Blind | (916) 889-7516 | www.societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/programs-for-55 | Email:SIP@societyfortheblind.org |
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
COLORADO
| Program | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Disabilities - Center Toward Self-Reliance | 901 W. 8th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 | Phone: 719-546-1271 | http://cfdpueblo.org/ |
| Center for Independence | 740 Gunnison, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | Phone: 970-241-0315 | https://www.cfigj.org/programs/low-vision |
| Center for People with Disabilities | 1675 Range St., Boulder, CO 80301 | Phone: 303-442-8662, v/tty: 888-929-5519 | https://www.cpwd.org/ |
| Colorado Center for the Blind | 2233 W Shepperd Ave, Littleton, CO 80120 | Phone: 303-778-1130 | https://cocenter.org/ |
| Ensight Skills Center | 1740 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80525 | Phone: 970-407-9999 | https://ensightskills.org/ensight-101/ |
| The Independence Center | 729 S Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | Phone: 719-471-8181 | https://www.theindependencecenter.org/independent-living/additional-serv... |
| Southwest Center for Independence | 3473 Main Avenue, #23, Durango, CO 81301 | Phone: 970-259-1672 | https://swindependence.org/ |
CONNECTICUT
Call 860-602-4160
or
Email Lisa.tanguay@ct.gov
DELAWARE
Main phone: 302-255-9800
| Agency | Address | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired | 1901 N. DuPont Highway, Biggs Building, Door 3, New Castle, DE 19810 | Melodye N. May, OIB Director | 302-255-9812 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Please note our agency has a centralized intake/outreach department. Since multiple programs receive a referral through the below contact phone numbers and website, individuals should request to be directed to our IL Specialist within the Sensory Unit for the older blind program.
RSA Online Intake Application:
RSA Intake Form
Referrals can also be placed by calling 202-442-8485 or 202-202-442-8579 (En Espanol).
FLORIDA
| Program | District | Location | Address | Phone | Tool free | Fax | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 01 | Pensacola | Division of Blind Services 600 University Office Bvld., Bldg 17 Pensacola, FL 32504 | 850-484-5122 | |||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 01a | Panama City | Division of Blind Services 2505 W. 15th Street, Suite B Panama City, FL 32401 | 850-872-4181 | |||
| CRP | Independence for the Blind of West Florida | Independence for the Blind of West Florida 3107 N. Davis Hwy. Pensacola, FL 32503 | 850-477-2663 | 850-497-4025 | http://www.ibwest.org/ | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 02 | Tallahassee | Division of Blind Services 3900 Commonwealth Bloulevard Suite 351, Douglas Building Tallahassee, FL 32399 | 850-245-0370 | 800-672-7038 | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse of the Big Bend | Lighthouse of the Big Bend 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace Tallahassee, FL 32301 | 850-942-3658 | 850-942-4518 | |||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 03 | Jacksonville | Division of Blind Services 1809 Art Museum Dr. Suite 201 Jacksonville, FL 32207 | 904-348-2730 | 800-226-6356 | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 03a | Gainesville | Division of Blind Services 3620 NW 43rd Street Suite C Gainesville, FL 32606-8100 | 352-955-2075 | 800-443-0908 | ||
| CRP | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Florida State College at jacksonville 101 West State, Room A-2140 Jacksonville, FL 32202 | 904-633-8297 | 904-632-5107 | http://www.fscj.edu/community-engagement/vision-education-rehabilitation... | ||
| CRP | Elder Care of Alachua County | Elder Care of Alachua County 5701 NW 34th Sreet Gainesville, FL 32653 | 352-365-9040 | 352-265-9041 | http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/ | ||
| CRP | Florida Center for the Blind | Florida Center for the Blind 1411 NE 22nd Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 | 352-873-4700 | 352-873-4751 | http://www.flblind.org/ | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 05 | Daytona Beach | Division of Blind Services 1185 Dunn Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 386-254-3800 | 800-329-3801 | ||
| CRP | Center of Visually Imparied | Center of the Visually Impaired 1187 Dunn Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 386-253-8879 | 386-253-9178 | http://www.cvicentralflorida.org | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 06 | Orlando | Division of Blind Services 400 W. Robinson St., Suite S1026 Orlando, FL 32801-1784 | 407-245-0700 | 866-841-0928 | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse Central Florida | Lighthouse Central Florida 215 East New Hampshire Street Orlando, FL 32084 | 407-898-2483 | 407-895-5255 | http://www.lighthousecentralflorida.org/ | ||
| CRP | New Vision for Independence | New Vision for Independence lake-Sumter Community College, Lake Hall, RM 140 9501 US Hwy 441 Leesburg, FL 34788-8751 | 352-435-5040 | http://www.newvisionfl.org/ | |||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 07 | Tampa | Division of Blind Services 415 South Amenia Ave. Tampa, FL 33609 | 813-871-7190 | 800-757-7190 | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 07a | Lakeland | Division Services 402 S. Kentucky Ave. Suite 340 Lakeland, FL 33801 | 863-499-2385 | 877-728-7738 | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse for th Blind and Low Vision | Lighthouse for th Blind and Low Vision 1106 West Platt Street Tampa, FL 33606 | 813-251-2407 | 813-254-4305 | https://lighthouseblv.org/ | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse of Pinellas | Lighthouse of Pinellas 6925 112th Cirle North Suite 103 Largo, FL 33773 | 727-544-4433 | 727-544-5511 | http://www.lighthouseofpinellas.org/ | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind | Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind 9130 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654-5034 | 727-815-0303 | 727-815-0203 | https://lvib.org | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 09 | Ft. Myers | Division of Blind Services 5256 Summerlin Commons Way, Suite 201 Ft. Myers, FL 33907 | 239-278-7130 | 800-219-0180 | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 09a | Palmetto | Division of Blind Services 600 8th Ave. W., Suite 401 Palmetto, FL 34221 | 941-721-2914 | 800-500-6412 | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse Education Center | Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center 7318 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941-359-1404 | www.LighthouseEducationCenter.org | |||
| CRP | Lighthouse of South West Florida | Lighthouse of Southwest Florida, Inc. 35 West Mariana Ave. North Ft. Myers, FL 33903 | 239-997-7797 | 239-997-8462 | http://www.lighthouseswfl.org/ | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse of Collier | Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 211 Naples, FL 34104 | 239-430-3934 | 239-430-9213 | http://lighthouseofcollier.org/ | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | Disrtict 10 | West Palm Beach | Division of Blind Services 400 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 305 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | 561-681-2548 | 866-225-0794 | ||
| CRP | Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches | Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches 1710 Tiffany Drive East West Palm Beach, FL 33407 | 561-586-5600 | 561-845-8022 | http://www.lighthousepalmbeaches.org/ | ||
| CRP | Florida Outreach Center for the Blind | Florida Outreach Center for the Blind 2315 South Congress Ave. Palm Springs, FL 33406 | 561-642-0005 | http://blindfocb.org/wordpress/ | |||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | Disrict 11 | Sunrise | Division of Blind Services 7771 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 185 Sunrise, FL 33351 | 954-746-1770 | |||
| CRP | Lighthouse of Broward | Lighthouse of Broward County 650 N. Andrews Ave. FT. Lauderdale, FL 33311 | 954-463-4217 | 954-764-3825 | http://www.lhob.org/ | ||
| Florida Division of Blind Services | District 12 | Miami | Division of Blind Services 401 N.W. 2nd Ave., Suite S-712 Miami, FL 33128 | 305-377-5339 | 888-529-1830 | ||
| CRP | Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 601 SW 8th Ave. Miami, FL 33130 | 305-856-2288 | 305-285-6967 | http://www.miamilighthouse.org/ | ||
| Braille and Talking Books Library | Daytona Beach | Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Library 421 Platt Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2803 | 386-239-6000 | 800-226-6075 | 386-239-6069 | ||
| DBS State Office | Tallahassee | Division of Blind Services 325 West Gaines St. Room 1114, Turlington Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 | 850-245-0300 | 800-342-1828 | 850-245-0363 |
GEORGIA
Georgia Project Independence Flyer
Walton Options
website: www.waltonoptions.org
State Website
website: www.gvs.ga.gov
| Program | Address | Phone | Website | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Greater Metro Atlanta - Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) | 739 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 | 404-875-9011 | www.cviga.org | ||
| Serving Southeast Georgia - Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision (SCBLV) | 1141 Cornell Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406 | 912-236-4473 | www.SavannahCBLV.org | ||
| Serving Northwest Georgia - Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia (VRS) | 3830 South Cobb Drive SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080 | 770-432-7280 | www.vrsga.org | ||
| Serving South Georgia - Visually Impaired Foundation of Georgia (VIFGA) | 770-551-8455 | 1-877-778-4342 | www.vifga.org | ||
| Serving Northeast Georgia - Visually Impaired Specialized Training and Advocacy Services (VISTAS) | 337 South Milledge Avenue, Suite 114, Athens, Georgia 30605-5662 | 706-995-2216 | www.vistascenter.com | ||
| Serving East Georgia - Walton Options for Independent Living (WO) | 948 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30903-0519 | 706-724-6262 or 1-877-821-8400 | |||
| Kay McGill, CRC, Project Independence Program Manager | Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency | 404-780-6649 | kay.mcgill@gvs.ga.gov | Fax: 770-414-2674 | |
| Shirley Robinson, CRC, Coordinator for Blind Services | Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency | 404-783-3545 | Shirley.robinson@gvs.ga.gov | www.gvs.ga.gov |
GUAM
Phone
671-475-4200
FAX
671-475-4661
TTY
671-477-8642
HAWAII
State of Hawaii: Hoopono Services for the Blind / OIB Program
Phone number to make referrals: (808) 586-5269
Hoopono Website: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/vr/hoopono/about/
Services provided statewide
IDAHO
| Office | Address | PO Box | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main office for the state: Boise Office | 341 West Washington | PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0012 | (208) 334-3220 or 1-800-542-8688 |
| Regional Offices: Coeur d'Alene Office | 229 E. Locust Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 | (208) 769-7077 | |
| Lewiston Office | 1118 F Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 | (208) 799-5009 | |
| Twin Falls Office | 650 Addison Ave West, Suite 101, Twin Falls, ID 83301 | (208) 736-2140 | |
| Pocatello Office | 427 N Main Street, Ste. K, Pocatello, ID 83204 | (208) 236-6392 | |
| Idaho Falls Office | 1920 East 17th Street, Suite 115, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 | (208) 525-7028 |
ILLINOIS
| Office | Contact | Counties Served | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Sight and Hearing | Maureen Mall: (815) 332-6800 | mmall@centerforsighthearing.org | Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Whiteside, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Carroll, Bureau |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Natahsa Broomfield: (312) 666-1331 | natasha.broomfield@chicagolighthouse.org | Chicago Metro Area, Cook County |
| Impact CIL | Cathy Contarino: (618) 462-1411 | contarino@impactcil.org | Madison, Macoupin, Jersey, Bond, Calhoun, Greene, St. Claire, Clinton, Fayette, Monroe, Montgomery, Washington |
| Jacksonville (JACIL-Jacksonville Area for Independent Living) | Peggy Davidsmeyer: (217) 245-8371 | peggy@jacil.org | Morgan, Scott, Cass, Mason |
| Lake City CIL | Kelli Brooks: (847) 949-4440 | kelli@lccil.org | Lake County, McHenry |
| LIFE CIL | Rickielee Benecke: (309) 663-5433 | rbenecke@lifecil.org | DeWitt, Ford, Livingston, McLean |
| LINC, Inc.(Living Independently Now Center) | Lynn Jarman: (618) 235-9988 | lijarman@lincinc.org | St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph |
| Options CIL | Therese Cardosi (815) 936-0100 | therese.cardosi@optionscil.org | Iroquois, Kankakee |
| Pace CIL | Nancy McCellan (217) 344-5433 | nmch@pacecil.org | Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Piatt, Vermillon |
| SAIL | Jeri Wooters (217) 876-8888 | jwooters@decatursail.com | Coles, Macon, Moiultrie, Shelby |
| Second Sense | Steven Zelner (312) 236-8569 | steven.zelner@second-sense.or | Chicagoland area |
INDIANA
https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation-employment/blind-and-visuall...
IOWA
| Website | Phone | Referral Form |
|---|---|---|
| https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/zvrywj80kfnxfj/ | 1-800-362-2587 Press #4 or 515-452-1336 | Referral Form |
KANSAS
| Region | Program | Contact | Phone | Counties Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Region | Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) | Mandy Smith | Main: 785 528-3105 | Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson | |
| North Central Region | Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (PILR) | Hutchinson - Tammy Fuhr (620) 663-3989 | Dodge City - Mignon Lucky (620) 371-7690 | Allen, Anderson, Barber, Barton, Bourbon, Brown, Chase, Cheyenne, Clark, Clay, Cloud, Comanche, Coffey, Decatur, Dickinson, Doniphan, Edwards, Elk, Ellis, Elsworth, Finney, Ford,Geary, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Greenwood, Hamilton, Harper, Harvey, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jackson, Jewell, Kearny, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, LIncoln, Linn, Lyon, Marshall, McPherson, Meade, Mitchell, Morris, Morton, Nemaha, Ness, Norton, Osage, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Phillips, Pottawatomie, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Republic, Rice, Riley, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, Scott,, Seward, Shawnee, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wabaunsee, Wallace, Washington. Wichita2 - South Central Region | |
| South Central Region | Envision Inc. | Stacy Fuller | Main: 316-440-1507 | Email: Stacy.Fuller@envisionus.com | Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner |
| Kansas City Metro & Area | Alphapointe | Tabitha Davidson-Jadwin | Main: 816 421-5848 or Direct: 816 237-2047 | Atchison, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte. |
KENTUCKY
| Location | Contact | Address | Phone | Direct Line | Toll Free | Fax | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Manager | Gay Pannell | 955 Fairview Avenue Suite 100,Bowling Green, KY 42101 | (270) 746-7489 (ext. 38701) | (270) 393-8701 | (800) 443-6055 | (270) 746-7423 | |
| Elizabethtown | Derrick Cox 7704 (# 215 ) | 233 Ring Road, Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | (270) 766-5121 (ext. 45819) | (866) 883-0001 | (270) 766-5124 | Adair (Columbia), Allen (Scottsville), Barren(Glasgow), Breckinridge (Hardinsburg), Bullitt (Shepherdsville), Cumberland (Burkesville), Edmonson (Brownsville), Grayson (Leitchfield), Green (Greensburg), Hardin (Elizabethtown), Hart (Munfordville), Larue (Hodgenville), Marion (Lebanon), Meade (Brandenburg), Metcalfe (Edmonton), Monroe (Tompkinsville), Nelson (Bardstown), Taylor (Campbellsville) | |
| Covington | Samantha Oldiges 7714 (# 312) | 1324 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 292-2695 (ext. 32695) | (866) 380-3450 | (859) 371-0379 | Boone (Burlington), Bracken (Brooksville), Campbell (Alexandria)(Newport), Carroll (Carrollton), Fleming (Flemingsburg), Gallatin (Warsaw), Grant (Williamstown), Harrison (Cynthiana), Kenton (Covington) (Independence), Lewis (Vanceburg), Mason (Maysville), Nicholas (Carlisle), Owen (Owenton), Pendleton (Falmouth), Robertson (Mount Olivet), Rowan (Morehead) | |
| Paducah | Nancy Harper 7708 (# 113) | 416 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42003 | (270) 575-7304 (ext. 57381) | (270) 575-7381 | (800) 334-6945 | (270) 575-7987 | Ballard (Wickliffe), Caldwell (Princeton), Calloway (Murray), Carlisle (Bardwell), Christian (Hopkinsville), Crittenden (Marion), Fulton (Hickman), Graves (Mayfield), Hickman (Clinton), Hopkins (Madisonville), Livingston (Smithland), Lyon (Eddyville), Marshall (Benton), McCracken (Paducah), Trigg (Cadiz), Union (Morganfield), Webster (Dixon) |
| Lexington | Jenny Ward 7711 (# 311) | 333 Waller Ave., Suite 420, Lexington, KY 40517 | (859) 246-2185 | (859) 226-5167 | (800) 291-8424 | (849) 246-2112 | Anderson (Lawrenceburg), Bath (Owingsville), Bourbon (Paris), Clark (Winchester), Fayette (Lexington), Franklin (Frankfort), Jessamine (Nicholasville), Madison (Richmond), Mercer (Harrodsburg), Montgomery (Mount Sterling), Scott (Georgetown), Woodford (Versailles) |
| Louisville | Mike Bolton 7709 (# 213) | 8412 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242 | (502) 429-4460 | (502) 420-5917 | (800) 346-2115 | (502) 429-7101 | Henry (New Castle), Jefferson (Louisville), Oldham (La Grange), Shelby (Shelbyville), Spencer (Taylorsville), Trimble (Bedford) |
| Somerset | Owensboro Vacant 7706 (# 411) | 410 East Mount Vernon St., Suite 100, Somerset, KY 42501 | (606) 677-4042 (ext. 22134) | (888) 640-7173 | (606) 677-4043 | Bell (Pineville), Boyle (Danville), Casey (Liberty), Clay (Manchester), Clinton (Albany), Estill (Irvine), Garrard (Lancaster), Harlan (Harlan), Jackson (McKee), Knox (Barbourville), Laurel (London), Lincoln (Stanford), McCreary (Whitley City), Pulaski (Somerset), Rockcastle (Mount Vernon), Russell (Jamestown, Wayne (Monticello), Whitley (Williamsburg) | |
| Bowling Green | Chance Groves 7707 (# 112) | 955 Fairview Avenue Suite 100, Bowling Green, KY 42101 | (270) 746-7489 (ext. 38699) | (270)-393-8699 | (800) 443-6055 | (270) 746-7423 | Butler (Morgantown), Daviess (Owensboro), Hancock (Hawesville), Henderson (Henderson), Logan (Russellville), McLean (Calhoun), Muhlenberg (Greenville), Ohio (Hartford), Simpson (Franklin), Todd (Elkton), Warren (Bowling Green) |
| Prestonsburg | Lisa Reynolds 7712 (# 521) | 686 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 | (606) 889-1689 (ext. 21859) | (877) 398-6656 | (606) 889-1691 | Boyd (Catlettsburg), Breathitt (Jackson), Carter (IL) (Grayson), Elliott (Sandy Hook), Floyd (Prestonsburg), Greenup (IL) (Greenup), Johnson (Paintsville), Knott (Hyndman), Lawrence (Louisa) , Lee (Beattyville), Leslie (Hyden), Letcher (Whitesburg), Magoffin (Salyersville), Martin (Inez), Menifee (Frenchburg), Morgan (West Liberty), Owsley (Boone), Perry (Hazard), Pike (Pikeville), Powell (Stanton), Wolfe (Campton) |
LOUISIANA
| Program | Address | Phone | Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans | 123 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | Telephone: 504/899-4501 | Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John The Baptist, St. Tammany |
| Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center | 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 | Telephone: 337/234-6492, or 800/319-4444 | Acadia, Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Lafourch, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermillion, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, |
| Louisiana Center for the Blind | 101 S. Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270 | 318/251-2891, or 800/234-4166 | Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Bienville, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Cameron, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rapides, Richland, Tensas, Union, Vernon, West Carroll, Winn, |
| Louisiana Association for the Blind | 1750 Claiborne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 | Telephone: 318-635-6471 | Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Savine, Webster, |
For general information contact Kevin Monk at 225-219-2943 or at kmonk@lwc.la.gov
MAINE
| Contact | Counties | phone number | email address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corriveau, Helen | Cumberland, York | desk 207-822-3371/cell 207-423-5084 | helen.m.corriveau@maine.gov |
| Lohmann, Chelsie | Androscogginn, Franklin, Oxford, and Sagadahoc | cell 207-212-4994 | chelsie.a.lohmann@maine.gov |
| LaPlante, Linda | Kennebec, Waldo, Lincoln, Somerset, Knox | desk 207-624-5191/cell 207-530-4976 | linda.c.laplante@maine.gov |
| Treadwell, Andrea | Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis,and Washington | desk 207-561-4020/ cell 207-530-0285 | andrea.s.treadwell@maine.gov |
| Gilmour, Heather | Aroostook | desk 207-768-6847/ cell 207-707-2192 | heather.gilmour@maine.gov |
| Francesca Stanford | State-wide contact | 1-207-623-7948 | Francesca.Stanford@maine.gov |
MARYLAND
"Changing Maryland for the Better"
| Contact | Title | Department | Program | Address | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tandra Hunter-Payne, M.Ed | Program Manager, Office for Blindness and Vision Services | Maryland State Department of Education | Division of Rehabilitation Services | 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21218 | 410-554-9107 (office) | Tandra.hunter-payne@maryland.gov | https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/specialized/OBVS/Pages/OBV-ILOB.aspx |
| Toni March | Director | Office for Blindness and Vision Services | 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 | 410-554-9219 | toni.march@maryland.gov |
MASSACHUSETTS
| Contact | Office Phone | Business Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Hatcher | 617-626-7462 | 857-214-1813 |
MICHIGAN
| Office | Address | Contact | Phone | TTY | Fax | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR BLIND PERSONS | 702 W. Kalamazoo Street or P.O. Box 30652, Lansing, Michigan 48909 | 517-241-1000 or 1-800-292-4200 | TTY 1-888-864-1212 | FAX 517-335-5140 | Website: www.michigan.gov/bsbp | |
| FIELD SERVICES DIVISION | Lisa Kisiel, Field Services Director | (269) 251-6840 | ||||
| CENTRAL REGION OFFICES: Escanaba, Flint, Gaylord and Lansing | Regional Manager: Elizabeth White (517) 335-5521 or Assistant Manager: Susan Root (989) 732-6058 | |||||
| ESCANABA OFFICE | 305 Ludington Escanaba, MI 49829 | (906) 786-8602 | Fax: (906) 786-4638 | |||
| FLINT OFFICE | 125 E. Union St. 5th Floor Flint, MI 48502 | (810) 760-2030 | Fax: (810) 760-2032 | |||
| GAYLORD OFFICE | 931 South Otsego Avenue, Suite 3 Gaylord, MI 49735 | (989) 732-2448 | Fax: (989) 732-5134 | |||
| LANSING OFFICE | 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 | (517) 241-1086 | Fax: (517) 335-0254 | |||
| EAST REGION OFFICE: Detroit | Regional Manager: Gwen McNeal (313) 456-1655 or Assistant Manager: Wilda Haney (313) 456-1957 | |||||
| DETROIT OFFICE | 3038 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 4-450 Detroit, MI 48202-6038 | (313) 456-1646 | ||||
| WEST REGION OFFICES - Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo | Regional Manager: Vacant Acting; West Region Manager: Sharday Lawrence | (989) 385-1346 | ||||
| GRAND RAPIDS OFFICE | 350 Ottawa Ave., N. W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | (616) 356-0180 | Fax: (616) 356-0199 | |||
| KALAMAZOO OFFICE | 1541 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | (269) 337-3875 | Fax: (269) 337-3872 |
MINNESOTA
| Region | Contact | Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Jenny Evenson | 507-514-1492 | Big Stone, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Parle, Yellow Medicine, Renville, Lincoln, Redwood, Lyon, Pipestone, Murray, Rock and Nobles |
| Southcentral | Meghan Wendt | 507-317-4166 | Sibley, Nicollet, Rice, Brown, Le Sueur, Waseca, Blue Earth, Watonwan, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin and Faribault |
| Southeast | Angela Christle | 507-261-9542 | Wabasha, Steele, Dodge, Olmsted (includes Rochester where the Mayo Clinic is), Winona, Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore, Houston |
| Twin Cities | Rose Eastman | 651-539-2331 | Goodhue, Dakota, Scott, Carver, McCleod, Meeker, Wright, Anoka, Isanti, Kanabec, Chisago, Washington, Ramsey (St Paul) and Hennepin (Minneapolis) |
| Central | Barb Klein | 320-260-9511 | Wadena, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, Stearns, Kandiyohi, Benton and Sherburne |
| Central-Western | Lauren Eliason | 218-395-0245 | Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wilkin, Traverse, Grant, Stevens, Douglas and Pope |
| Northwest | Gina Bergeron | 651-341-7941 | Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Koochiching, Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Clear Water, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Pennington and Marshall |
| Northeast | Amy McClellan | 651-341-8845 | Cook, Lake, St Louis (Duluth), Itasca, Aitkin, Carlton and Pine |
| State-wide contact | 651-539-2300 | www.mnssb.org | |
| Program Manager | Edward Lecher | 651-539-2324 |
MISSISSIPPI
| DISTRICT | COUNSELOR | ADDRESS | ASSISTANT | PHONE & FAX NUMBER | COUNTIES SERVED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILB Independent Living f/t Blind | Lynda Hall Program Director/CWIC | 317 Industrial Park Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 | Admin Assistant Orlena Harlan 662-320-6656 | 662-320-6656 Fax: 662-324-1877 | Districts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, & X |
| ILB | Fadeelah Williams ILB Coordinator/CWIC | 700 B North Main Street Amory, MS 38821 | B 662-256-9943 F 662-257-1830 | Statewide | |
| District II | Brenda Black ILB Instructor | 51 CR 166 Oxford, MS 38655 | B 662-234-6092 F 662-840-9945 | Desoto, Marshall, Benton, Tunica, Tate, Quitman, Panola, Lafayette, Pontotoc, | |
| District II District IV | Teresa Harps ILB Instructor | 613 Pegram Drive/Ability Work Tupelo, MS 38801 | B 662-842-9295 F 662-840-9945 | Alcorn, Tishomingo, Prentiss, Lee, Itawamba, Tippah, Union | |
| District III District V District VI District VII | Kasey Akins ILB Instructor | 317 Industrial Park Road Starkville, MS 39759 | B 662-323-7497 F 662-324-1877 | Attala, Choctaw, Leake, Montgomery, Neshoba, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston, Newton, Grenada | |
| District VIII District IX | Victoria Barnes ILB Instructor Ability Works | 18 John Tatum Industrial Park Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | B 601-544-1676 F 601-582-2544 | Jefferson Davis, Covington, Jones, Wayne, Marion, Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, George, ILB Simpson,Clarke | |
| District X | Marquita Buchanan ILB Instructor Gulfport WIN Center | 10162 Southpark Drive Gulfport, MS 39503 | B 228-897-6925 F 228-897-6952 | Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson | |
| District III District V District VI District VII | Diana Vineyard ILB Instructor | 2550 Peachtree Street P. O. Box 5314 Jackson, MS 39296-5314 | Admin Assistant Deanna Thomas 601-987-4873 | B 601-987-4879 F 601-364-2677 | Claiborne, Hinds, Issaquena, Madison, Rankin, Warren Yazoo, Holmes, Scott, Smith, Jasper |
| District III | Jessica Peacock ILB Instructor | 104 Professional Plaza Greenwood, MS 38930 | B 662-459-9770 F 662-459-9752 | Bolivar, Carroll, Coahoma, Humphreys, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Washington, Yalobusha,Holmes | |
| District II District IV District VII | Vatreecia Young ILB Instructor | 48 Datco Industrial Drive Columbus, MS 39704 | B 662-241-7671 F 662-328-9130 | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Lowndes, Lauderdale, Monroe, Noxubee, Kemper, Clarke | |
| District VIII | Chasity Cornelius ILB Instructor | 2550 Peachtree Street P. O. Box 5314 Jackson, MS 39296 | Admin Assistant Deanna Thomas 601-987-4873 | B 601-987-4872 F 601-364-2677 | Jefferson, Copiah, Adams, Franklin, Lincoln, Lawrence, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Walthall,Claiborne, Warren |
MISSOURI
Statewide toll free number: 800-592-6004
If you call this number, you are given further instructions to find the office you need.
https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Central Office | 573-751-4249 |
| Kansas City District | 816-889-2677 |
| Mid-Missouri District | 573-751-2714 |
| Southwest District | 417-895-6386 |
| Southeast District | 573-472-5240 |
| St Louis North District | 314-264-7601 |
| St Louis South District | 314-933-7311 |
MONTANA
| Region | Phone |
|---|---|
| Billings Region | 406-248-4801 |
| Butte Region | 406-496-4925 |
| Great Falls Region | 406-454-6060 |
| Missoula Region | 406-329-5400 |
NEBRASKA
| Program | Address | Phone | Fax | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 4600 Valley, Road, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68510 | 402-471-2891 | 402-471-3009 | https://ncbvi.nebraska.gov/ |
NEVADA
Sally Davis, Rehabilitation Technician II
DETR
Bureau of Services to the Blind & Visually Impaired
3016 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 486-0277
Fax: (702) 486-8823
saadamaitis@detr.nv.gov
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sight Services For Independent Living
Services for the Blind and Vision Impairedunder the New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Education.
Our general phone is: 603-271-3537 or 1-800-581-6881 (toll free)
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/
Department of Human Services - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Home Page - New Jersey
The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired was established in 1910 by order of the NJ State Legislature. This agency’s mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education,
www.state.nj.us
General Number: 973-648-3333
Toll Free: 877-685-8878
Email: AskCBVI@dhs.nj.gov
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
| Region | Phone | Toll-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico -- Albuquerque Office | 505-841-8844 | 888-513-7958 |
| Northwestern New Mexico -- Farmington Office | 505-327-3031 | 888-513-7964 |
| Northeastern New Mexico -- Las Vegas Office | 505-425-3546 | 888-513-7963 |
| Southwestern New Mexico -- Las Cruces Office | 575-524-6450 | 888-513-7960 |
| Southeastern New Mexico -- Roswell Office | 575-624-6140 | 888-513-7961 |
NEW YORK
| Program | Phone | Website | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYS Commission for the Blind, State-wide Contact | 1-866-871-3000 | ||
| Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 585-232-1111 | https://www.goodwillfingerlakes.org/abvi | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Yates |
| Association for the Visually Impaired | 845-574-4950 | https://avieyes.org/ | Orange, Rockland |
| Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment | 607-724-2428 | https://www.avreus.org/ | Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins |
| Aurora of Central New York | 315-422-7263 | https://www.auroraofcny.org/ | Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego |
| Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 315-797-2233 | https://www.cabvi.org/ | Fulton, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onodaga, Oswego, Otsego |
| Chautauqua Blind Association | 716-664-6660 | http://www.chautauquablind.org/ | Cattarugus, Chautauqua |
| Visually Impaired Advancement | 716-882-1025 | https://viawny.org/ | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming |
| Glens Falls Association for the Blind | 518-792-3421 | gfab@mybluelight.com | Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington |
| Helen Keller National Center | 516-944-8900 | https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc | Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, Lower Westchester |
| Helen Keller Services for the Blind | 718-522-2122 | https://www.helenkeller.org/hksb | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk |
| Lighthouse Guild | 212-769-6200 | https://www.lighthouseguild.org/ | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond |
| North Country Association for the Visually Impaired | 518-562-2330 | https://ncavi-online.org/ | Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence |
| Northeastern Association of the Blind | 518-463-1211 | https://naba-vision.org/ | Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharire. St. Lawrence, Ulster, Warren, Washington |
| VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 212-625-1616 | https://www.visionsvcb.org/ | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess, Putnam |
| Western New York Center for the Visually Impaired | 716-668-1166 | http://wnycvi.org/ | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming |
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind
1-866-222-1546
Agency brochure: https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/Programs-and-Services-for-Consumers.pdf
| County | District Office | District Office Phone # | Toll free # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Alexander | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Alleghany | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Anson | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Ashe | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Avery | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Beaufort | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Bertie | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Bladen | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Brunswick | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Buncombe | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Burke | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Cabarrus | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Caldwell | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Camden | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Carteret | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Caswell | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Catawba | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Chatham | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Cherokee | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Chowan | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Clay | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Cleveland | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Columbus | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Craven | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Cumberland | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Currituck | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Dare | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Davidson | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Davie | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Duplin | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Durham | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Edgecombe | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Forsyth | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Franklin | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Gaston | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Gates | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Graham | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Granville | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Greene | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Guilford | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Halifax | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Harnett | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Haywood | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Henderson | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Hertford | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Hoke | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Hyde | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Iredell | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Jackson | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Johnston | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Jones | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Lee | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Lenoir | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Lincoln | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Macon | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Madison | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Martin | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| McDowell | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Mecklenburg | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Mitchell | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Montgomery | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Moore | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Nash | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| New Hanover | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Northampton | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Onslow | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Orange | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Pamlico | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Pasquotank | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Pender | Wilimington District Office | 910-251-5743 | 1-800-422-1884 |
| Perquimans | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Person | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Pitt | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Polk | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Randolph | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Richmond | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Robeson | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Rockingham | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Rowan | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Rutherford | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Sampson | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Scotland | Fayetteville District Office | 910-486-1582 | 1-800-422-1897 |
| Stanly | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Stokes | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Surry | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Swain | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Transylvania | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
| Tyrrell | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Union | Charlotte District Office | 704-563-4168 | 1-800-422-1895 |
| Vance | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Wake | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Warren | Raleigh District Office | 919-527-6740 | 1-800-422-1871 |
| Washington | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Watauga | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Wayne | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Wilkes | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Wilson | Greenville District Office | 252-355-9016 | 1-800-422-1877 |
| Yadkin | Winston Salem District Office | 336-896-2227 | 1-800-422-0373 |
| Yancey | Asheville District Office | 828-251-6732 | 1-800-422-1881 |
NORTH DAKOTA
Aimee Volk
1-800-755-2745
OHIO
| PROGRAM | OFFICE PHONE | MOBILE | GENERAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 614-438-1951 | 614-704-1469 | 1-800-282-4536 | lindsay.mckinney@ood.ohio.gov |
OKLAHOMA
SBVI Older Blind Independent Living
https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs/independence/blind/older-blind.html
| Contact | Office | Address | Phone | Area Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Bailey, Programs Manager | Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired #91 | 907 South Detroit Avenue, Suite 500 Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918-551-4911 | jbailey@okdrs.gov | Eastern and Northeastern Oklahoma including Tulsa |
| Cheryl Snow, Programs Manager | Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired #90 | Shepherd Mall 2401 N.W. 23rd. Street, Suite 91 Oklahoma City 73107-2431 | 405-522-3382 | csnow@okdrs.gov | Central Oklahoma including Oklahoma City |
| Tammie Jones, Programs Manager | Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired #69 | 1501 Lera Drive, Suite 1 Weatherford 73096-2602 | 580-816-4109 | tjones@okdrs.gov | Western and Southwestern and Northwestern Oklahoma and Panhandle |
| Stacey Birchfield, Programs Manager | Visual Services #84 | 321 S. Third, Suite 2B McAlester, OK 74501-5410 | 918-302-4250 | sbirchfield@okdrs.gov | Southern and Southeastern Oklahoma |
OREGON
| Office | Address/Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland: Main office 535 SE 12th Ave. | Portland, OR 97214 Phone: (971) 673-1588 | Fax: (503) 234-7468 | ocb.mail@state.or.us |
| Salem 780 Commercial St. SE, STE 200 | Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 378-8479 | Fax: (503) 566-8550 | ocb.mail@state.or.us |
| Eugene 541 Willamette St., RM 408 | Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7990 | Fax: (541) 485-7107 | ocb.mail@state.or.us |
| Medford 724 South Central St., STE 110 | Medford, OR 97501 Phone: (541) 776-6047 | Fax: (541) 772-0970 | ocb.mail@state.or.us |
| Eastern/Central Oregon 813 SW Highland Ave., STE 102 | Redmond, OR 97756 Phone: (541) 699-5090 | Fax: (541) 699-5097 | ocb.mail@state.or.us |
PENNSYLVANIA
BBVS CENTRAL OFFICE
1521 N. 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Karen Walsh-Emma
570-704-9835
717-787-4885 TTY
866-830-7327 TTY*
| Region | Address | Phone | Phone | TTY | TTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTOONA | 1130 12th Ave., Suite 300, Altoona, PA 16601 | 814-946-7330 Voice | 866-695-7673 Voice* | 814-949-7956 TTY | 866-320-7956 TTY* |
| ERIE | 4200 Lovell Place, Erie, PA 16503 | 814-871-4401 Voice | 866-521-5073 Voice* | 814-871-4599 TTY | 888-884-5513 TTY* |
| HARRISBURG | Forum Place, 555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg PA 17101 | 717-787-7500 Voice | 866-375-8264 Voice* | 717-787-1733 TTY | 888-575-9420 TTY* |
| PHILADELPHIA | 444 N. 3rd Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | 215-560-5700 Voice | 866-631-3892 Voice* | 215-560-5725 TTY | 888-870-4473 TTY* |
| PITTSBURGH | 531 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 412-565-5240 Voice | 866-412-4072 Voice* | 412-565-3678 TTY | 877-255-5082 TTY* |
| WILKES-BARRE | 300 G Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 | 570-826-2361 Voice | 866-277-4163 Voice* | 570-826-2023 TTY | 888-651-6117 TTY* |
PUERTO RICO
RHODE ISLAND
RI Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
40 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903
Providing Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation services statewide
Website: http://www.ors.ri.gov/SBVI.html
Referrals /inquiries accepted at Intake 401-462-7908
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina
Rhonda Thompson
Department Director
SC Commission for the Blind
Older Blind and Prevention of Blindness Programs
Children’s Services and Low Vision Clinics
(864) 241-1111 – Greenville
or Ms. Toni Davis, at (864) 282-4331
SOUTH DAKOTA
| Program | Address | Phone | Toll free | TTY | Fax | Website | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 1707 4th Avenue SE, Suite A Aberdeen, SD 57401 | 605-626-2395 | 1-800-439-3417 | 605-626-2398 | 605-626-3089 | https://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/sbvioffices.aspx | Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin, Hand, Hyde, Marshall, McPherson, Potter, Roberts, Spink, Walworth |
| Pierre | 912 E Sioux Ave, c/o 500 E Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-5070 | 605-773-3318 | 1-877-873-8500 | 605-773-3318 | 605-773-5161 | https://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/sbvioffices.aspx | Brule, Buffalo, Dewey, Gregory, Hughes, Jones, Lyman, Melette, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp |
| Rapid City | 2330 N Maple, Suite 2 Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-394-2261 | 1-800-439-8861 | 605-394-2261 | 605-394-1659 | https://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/sbvioffices.aspx | Bennett, Butte, Corson, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Perkins, Oglala Lakota, Ziebach |
| Sioux Falls | 811 East 10 Street, Dept 22 Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1650 | 605-367-5330 | 1-800-265-9679 | 605-367-5330 | 605-367-5327 | https://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/sbvioffices.aspx | Aurora, Bon Homme, Brookings, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner, Union, Yankton |
TENNESSEE
| Agency | Phone | Available Services | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services for Blind and Visually Impaired, Independent Living Program | (615) 313-4914 | Services are available statewide in all counties | https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services/bvi... |
TEXAS
Help line: 512-936-3388
| OIB Worker | Manager | Location | Region | Address | Office Phone | Cell Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrianna Lerma 5108 | Michael Marler | Austin Region 3 | 3 | 6400 E Hwy 290 Suite 300, Austin, 78723 | 5125337100 | 2546447769 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Llano, Travis, Milam, Williamson |
| Brooke Lewis 5167 | Anne Hoscheit | Ft Worth Region 2 | 2 | 2400 Circle Dr. Suite 200 Ft Worth, TX 76119 | 8177593515 | 2145878414 | Cooke, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise |
| Carlos Vasquez 5576 | Cheryl Guido | Houston Region 5 | 5 | 4424 North Freeway Suite A Houston, TX 77022 | 7136927755 | 7132998037 | Austin, Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Waller |
| Cherome Phillips | Rolinda Duran | Dallas Region 2 | 2 | 6500 Suite 250 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 | 2143782666 | 2145877966 | Dallas: All other cities in Dallas county not covered by Ms. Rangel. Counties: Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro |
| Jesus Donacio | Bobby Alcala | El Paso/Odessa Region 1 | 1 | 8825 Northloop Ste 123 El Paso, TX 79907 | 9158347014 | 9155260653 | Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Ector, El Paso, Glasscock, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler |
| Kammy Locascio 5579 | Brandi Clark | Tyler/Texarkana Region 4 | 4 | 3800 Paluxy Dr. Ste 325, Tyler, Texas 75701 | 9032790987 | 9035710167 | Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, , Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood |
| Macarena Pena 5368 | Tony Ocana | McAllen Region 6 | 6 | 801 W. Nolana , Suite 115, McAllen, TX 78504 | 9566610953 | 9562499606 | Cameron, Dimmitt, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, , Starr, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, Zavala |
| Peggy Joseph 5247 | Harold Whitfield | Beaumont/Lufkin Region 4 | 4 | 5405 Winfree, Beaumont, TX 77705 | 4096002671 | 4096739710 | Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Nacogdoches,Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler |
| Rosalind Livings CL 5370 | Reuben Garcia | San Antonio Region 6 | 6 | 3652 Bluemel Road, 2nd Floor, San Antonio, TX 78229 | 2109332147 | 2103805217 | Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Colorado, Comal, Edwards, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson |
| Roxana Rangel 5571 | Undrae Knox | Dallas Region 2 | 2 | 6500 Greenville Avenue, Suite 250, Dallas 75206 | 2143782666 | 4692633608 | Dallas county cities: Addision, Carrolton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Irving, Sachse. Counties: Collin, Denton, Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rockwall |
| Teresa Berger 5636 | Amarillo/Lubbock/Northern Odessa Region 1 | 1 | 2002 W. Loop 289, Ste 117, Lubbock, TX 79407 | 8067655038 | 8062413207 | Armstrong, Bailey, Borden, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hockley, Howard, Hutchinson, Kent, King, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Moore, Motley, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Terry, Wheeler, Yoakum | |
| Ursula Odom CL 6076 | Joey Crow | Corpus Christi/Victoria Region 6 | 6 | 4102 Suite D, N Navarro, Victoria, TX 77901 | 3615805700 | 3616765944 | Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wharton |
| Vicky Shumate | Abilene/Wichita Falls/San Angelo Region 1 | 1 | 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite B, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 | 9402649216 | 9402179927 | Archer, Baylor, Brown, Callahan, Clay, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Concho, Cottle, Crockett, Eastland, Fisher, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Hemphill, Irion, Jack, Jones, Kimble, Knox, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mitchell, Montague, Nolan, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Sterling, Stonewall, Sutton, Taylor, Throckmorton, Tom Green, Wichita, Wilbarger, Young | |
| William Driggers 5246 | John Barker | Houston/Galveston Region 5 | 5 | 10060 Fuqua Houston, TX 77089 | 7139487968 | 2817704433 | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty |
| Zebedee Johnson 5481 | Keith Stanford | Waco/Bryan Region 3 | 3 | 1416 S New RD, Waco, TX 76711 | 2542965295 | 2544050852 | Bell, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Mills, Robertson, San saba Walker, Washington |
UTAH
| Program | Address | Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options for Independence | 1095 North Main Street Logan, UT 84341 | 435 753-5353 | Box Elder | Cache | Rich |
| RRCI | 168 N 100E, Suite 101 St. George, UT 84770 | 435 673-7501 | Beaver | Garfield | Iron | Kane | Millard | Piute | Sevier | Washington | Wayne |
| Active Re-Entry | 10 Fairgrounds Blvd Price, UT 84501 | 435 637-4950 | Carbon | Daggett | Duchesne | Emery | Grand | San Juan | Uintah |
| Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 250 North 1950 West Ste B Salt Lake City, UT 84116 | 801-323-4369 | Remaining Counties |
VERMONT
Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Phone Number: 1-800-639-5861 ext. 214
You can also make a referral from our main page at : www.vabvi.org - Referral sends your info to the Intake Specialist’s email address. Checked by office manager when specialist is off.
VIRGINIA
Judy Jackson
804-371-3112 or 800-622-2155
VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Croix Phone: 340-643-8145
St. Thomas/St. John Office Phone: 340-774-0930
Ask for Office of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services
WASHINGTON
Washington Sevices for the Blind
info@dsb.wa.gov , Phone: 800-552-710
Alice Kleine
Office: 206.543.3616 (currently being forward to cell during Covid19)
WEST VIRGINIA
Agency: West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
Contact: Tammy Murdock, Program Specialist, 304-760-7180
Phone number: 1-800-642-3021
Website: wvdrs.org
| Regional Providers | Phone |
|---|---|
| Sheila Ganoe | 304-760-7157 |
| Curtis Jamison | 304-350-3501 |
| Carla Kirby | 304-645-8261 |
WISCONSIN
Name of Agency: State of Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Contact Information: Ann Sievert, Director
Phone Number: 888-879-0017
Website: dhsobvi@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Counties/Areas served: All counties in Wisconsin
| Contact | Address | PO Box | Phone | Fax | Counties Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Mullett, Central Office | Section Chief 1 West Wilson Street, Room 558, Madison, WI 53701-2659 | PO Box 2659 | 888-879-0017 | 608-266-3256 | dhsobvi@dhs.wisconsin.gov | |
| Ann Sievert, Office Director, Statewide Regional Rehabilitation Specialists or Deen Amusa | 601 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 | 715-315-9970 | 608-224-5773 | nurudeen.amusa@dhs.wisconsin.gov | ||
| Kathleen Connell | PO Box 358, Elm Grove, WI 53122-0358 | 414-227-4207 | kathleen.connell@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Kenosha, Milwaukee (South of Wisconsin Ave.), Racine | ||
| Jeff Droll | 2187 N Stevens Street, Suite C, Rhinelander, WI 54501 | 715-401-9123 | 715-365-2706 | jeffrey.droll@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon (North of Hwy. 29), Oneida, Price, Vilas | |
| Kristin Fountaine | 3319 W Beltline Highway, First Floor W104.01, Madison, WI 53713 | 608-266-8977 | kristin.fountaine@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Columbia, Dane, Green, Rock | ||
| Scott Gilbertson | 1805 N 14th Street, Suite 2, Superior, WI 54880 | 715-392-7907 | 715-392-9232 | scott.gilbertson@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Sawyer, Washburn | |
| Jean Kenevan | 2331 E Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI 54915 | 920-831-2090 | 920-831-2091 | jeannine.kenevan@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Calumet, Manitowoc, Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, Winnebago | |
| Doug Martens | PO Box 270063, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0063 | 414-343-9142 | douglas.martens@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Walworth, Waukesha | ||
| Linda Palmer | 205 5th Avenue S, Suite 409, La Crosse, WI 54601 | 608-789-5663 | 608-789-5664 | lindas.palmer@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, Vernon | |
| Jennifer Shimon | PO Box 991, Grafton, WI 53024 | 414-405-3524 | jennifer.shimon@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Milwaukee (North of Wisconsin Avenue), Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington | ||
| Al Thompson | 610 Gibson Street, Suite 1, Eau Claire, WI 54701 | 715-836-6772 | 715-836-2535 | al.thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Rusk, St. Croix, Taylor | |
| Angie Zalig | PO Box 439, Suamico, WI 54173 | 920-241-2641 | 608-226-5485 | angela.zalig@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto | |
| OBVI Central Office | 888-879-0017 | dhsobvi@dhs.wisconsin.gov | Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk |
WYOMING
Wyoming OIB Regional Contacts
| Region | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest/Northeast Wyoming | Jennifer D'Alessandro | 307-754-2147 |
| Southwest Wyoming | Leslie Van Orman | 307-856-5652 |
| Northeast/Central Wyoming | Laurel Henry | 307-265-8818 |
| Southeast Wyoming | Ginny Chidsey | 307-777-7256 |
Funding statement:
This website is funded by The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center which is a development of the National Research & Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University, focused on agencies serving older individuals who are blind (OIB). This grant (#H177Z150003) is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the U.S. Department of Education.
