Virginia

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State Wide Resources VA

Education:

The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind

Location: 104 VSDB Dr, Staunton, VA 24401

The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides a specialized campus and outreach programs for students who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind from birth to 21 years of age. Programs on offer include workforce transition program, independent living apartments for high school students looking to transition to college. and TEMP program where children attend the school for a week-long trial period and experience all the school has to offer.

For more info click the link above to visit their site.

Organizations:

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Location: 401 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a state run agency that provides training, programs, and services to blind and visually impaired residents of Virginia. The center provides training in personal and home management, assistive technology, orientation and mobility, and braille. The center also provides support groups and a youth services program.

For more info click the link above to visit their site.

Virginia Industries for the Blind

Location: 1535 High St, Richmond, VA 23220

Virginia Industries for the Blind is an adaptive technology store that provides employment opportunities and rehabilitation services for the blind and visually impaired.

For more info click the link above to visit their site.