CHILDREN'S SERVICES | VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
130 Austine Drive, Suite 280, Holton Hall, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Eligibility
Children and Youth Birth to Age 22 with a Severe Vision Impairment (Defined as the Inability to Read Newsprint with Ordinary Glasses), Their Parents, and Teachers.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Please call ahead to ensure someone is onsite.
8006395861
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Information & Services | Children
8022544802
Fax·
FAX
8028631358
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Information & Services | Stephanie Bissonette
8773508840
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Toll Free
8022548761
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Information & Services
8006395861
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Information & Services | Adults
Fees
Free
Service area
Vermont state
Other Information
Focus Population
- Youth
Teaches skills of daily living, Braille and other communication skills, and use of adaptive equipment and mobility aids. The program also helps teens with transitioning out of high school into adult life. Also offers a summer camp program. Parents receive information about helpful resources and literature, as well as answers to questions concerning their child's growth and development. Educators can obtain textbooks in Braille or in large print.
Last Assured
01/26/2026
Providing organization
VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is a nonprofit organization that offers training, services, and support to visually impaired Vermonters from birth to the end of life. Services include peer support groups, independent living skills, Braille transcription, technology training, and transportation for individuals who cannot drive because of vision loss.