CHILDREN'S SERVICES | VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

1 Scale Avenue, Suite 117, Building 18, Rutland, VT 05701

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

(877) 350-8839

Voice - Toll-Free | Existing Clients of Rutland Office

(802) 775-6452

Voice - Other | Existing Clients of Rutland Office

(802) 775-4669

Fax

(800) 639-5861

Voice - Other | Adults

(800) 639-5861

Voice - Other | Children

https://www.vabvi.org/childrens-services/

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; In Person: By Website

Fees

Free

Service area

Vermont

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. Online "Referral" form is for person assisting the client; Donations of relevant items accepted, call ahead.

Last Assured

01/08/2025

What's Here

Assistive Technology Information Braille Instruction Specialized Information and Referral Camps Transition Services for Students With Disabilities Independent Living Skills Instruction

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.