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.

8773508840

Voice - Toll Free

8006395861

Voice - Information & Services | Children

8022544802

Fax - FAX

8006395861

Voice - Information & Services | Adults

8028631358

Voice - Information & Services | Stephanie Bissonette

8022548761

Voice - Information & Services

www.vabvi.org/childrens-services/

Fees

Free

Service area

Vermont state

Other Information

Focus Population

Youth

Description

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

01/08/2025

What's Here

Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Assistive Technology Information Braille Instruction Independent Living Skills Instruction Camps Specialized Information and Referral Youth Visual Impairments

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.