Perhaps the most difficult aspect about having Low Vision is becoming dependent on other people. Asking family members or close friends to take over some (or many) of your daily activities can be traumatic and cause feelings of anger, resentment, or shame.
No one wants to live like this, and you don’t have to.
Medicine has advanced over the years, with innovative and groundbreaking technologies becoming the norm. Why not make this work for YOU?
IALVS doctors offer their patients a wide range of Low Vision prescription glasses and aids that can give you back the independence you so cherish. Prescription Low Vision Glasses as well as Products like electronic magnifiers, magnifying spectacles (worn just like traditional eyeglasses), E-Scoop® glasses, prism glasses, and hand magnifiers are just some of the tools that can improve your life. With the right kind of aids, you won’t need to rely on others.
| Organization | Phone Number | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Department of Rehabilitation, Division for the blind and V.I. | |||
| Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services | (334) 293-7500 (800) 441-7607 | ||
| Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (907) 465-2814 (800) 478-2815 | http://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/home.htm | |
| Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration | (800) 563-1221 | https://www.azdes.gov/RSA/ | |
| Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Division | (501) 296-1600 | http://ace.arkansas.gov/arRehabServices/Pages/default.aspx | |
| California Department of Rehabilitation | (916) 324-1313 | blindinfo@dor.ca.gov | https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/BlindFieldServices |
| Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (303) 866-4150, (866) 870-4595 | CDLE_voc.rehab@state.co.us | unavailable |
| Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services | (860) 602-4000 (800) 842-4510 | kathleen.sullivan@ct.gov | http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp |
| Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (New Castle County) | (302) 761-8275 | HarrietAnn.Litwin@delaware.gov | https://dvr.delawareworks.com/ |
| District of Columbia Department on Disability Services | (202) 730-1700 | secretary@dc.gov | http://dds.dc.gov/ |
| Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (850) 245-0300 (800) 342-1828 | Robert.Doyle@dbs.fldoe.org | http://dbs.myflorida.com |
| Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency | (866) 489-0001 | https://gvra.georgia.gov/ | |
| Hawaii Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency | (808) 586-5269 | mbates@dhs.hawaii.gov | https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/vr/ |
| Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (208) 334-3220 (800) 542-8688 | mike.walsh@icbvi.idaho.gov | http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/ |
| Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services | (800) 843-6154 | unavailable | |
| Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services | (800) 545-7763 | http://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm | |
| Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | (515) 281-4211 | Online form | http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/ |
| Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services | 833-765-2003 | 1-866-213-9079 | http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/RS/Pages/Blind.aspx |
| Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation | (502) 564-4440 (800) 372-7172 | https://kcc.ky.gov/Vocational-Rehabilitation/Office-for-the-Blind/Pages/default.aspx | |
| Louisiana Rehabilitation Services State Office | (502) 564-4440 (800) 372-7172 | lwcpio@lwc.la.gov | http://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Main.asp |
| Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services | (207) 623-6799 (888) 755-0023 | Webmaster.BRS@Maine.gov | http://www.maine.gov/rehab/index.shtml |
| Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services | (410) 554-9442 (888) 554-0334 | dors@maryland.gov | http://www.dors.state.md.us/ |
| Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission | (617) 204-3600 (800) 245-6543 | https://www.mass.gov/vocational-rehabilitation-vr-for-the-blind | |
| Michigan Commission for the Blind | (517) 373-2062 (800) 292-4200 | MRS-CustomerAssistance@michigan.gov | https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_28313_33142—,00.html |
| Minnesota State Services for the Blind | (651) 642-0500 (800) 652-9000 | ssb.info@state.mn.us | http://www.mnssb.org/ |
| Mississippi Office of Vocational Rehabilitation | (800) 443-1000 | http://www.mdrs.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx | |
| Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind | (573) 751-4249 (800) 592-6004 | askrsb@dss.mo.gov | http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/index.htm |
| Montana Vocational Rehabilitation | (406) 444-2590 (877) 296-1197 | http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/ | |
| Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | (402) 471-2891 (877) 809-2419 | http://www.ncbvi.ne.gov/ | |
| Nevada Rehabilitation Division | (775) 684-4040 N. Nevada (702) 486-5230 S. Nevada | detrmedia@detr.nv.gov | http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_vorh.htm |
| New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation | (603) 271-3471 (800) 299-1647 | info@doe.nh.gov | http://www.education.nh.gov/career/vocational/ |
| New Jersey Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired | (973) 648-3333 (877) 685-8878 | askcbvi@dhs.state.nj.us | http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/home/ |
| New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (505) 954-8562 (800) 224-7005 | http://www.dvr.state.nm.us/ | |
| New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped | (866) 871-3000 | info@ocfs.ny.gov | http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbvh/ |
| North Carolina Division of Vocational and Rehabilitation Services | (800) 689-9090 | http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/ | |
| North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (701) 328-8950 (800) 755-2745 | dhsvr@nd.gov | http://www.nd.gov/dhs/dvr/index.html |
| Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation | (614) 438-1200 | unavailable | |
| Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services | (405) 951-3400 (800) 845-8476 | info@okdrs.gov | http://www.okrehab.org/ |
| Oregon Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services | (503) 945-5880 (877) 277-0513 | Lisa.Morawski@dhsoha.state.or.us | http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/vr/ |
| Pennsylvania Blindness and Visual Services | (717) 787-6176 (800) 622-2842 | dlipress@pa.gov | http://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bbvs/Pages/default.aspx |
| Rhode Island Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency | (401) 421-7005 | ors.websiterequests@ors.ri.gov | http://www.ors.ri.gov/VR.html |
| South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation | (803) 896-6500 (800) 832-7526 | info@scvrd.net | http://www.scvrd.net/ |
| South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services | (605) 773-3195 | https://dhs.sd.gov/rehabservices/default.aspx | |
| Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Services | (615) 313-4891 | https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html | |
| Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services | (800) 628-5115 | customers@twc.state.tx.us | https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-services |
| Utah State Office of Rehabilitation | (801) 538-7530 (800) 473-7530 | unavailable | |
| Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation | (802) 241-1455 (866) 879-6757 | Online | http://vocrehab.vermont.gov/ |
| Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services | (804) 662-7000 (800) 552-5019 | virginiawebmaster@vita.virginia.gov | https://www.virginia.gov/services/vocational-rehabilitation/ |
| Washington Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) | (800) 552-7103 | webmaster@dsb.wa.gov | http://www.dsb.wa.gov/ |
| West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services | (304) 356-2060 (800) 642-8207 | http://www.wvdrs.org/ | |
| Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (608) 261-0050 (800) 442-3477 | dvr@dwd.wisconsin.gov | http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr |
| Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | (307) 777-7386 | Online | http://wyomingworkforce.org/workers/vr/ |
| American Foundation for the Blind | 212-502-7600 | info@aph.org | https://www.afb.org/ |
| American Optometric Association, Low Vision Section | 800-365-2219 | Online | https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/low-vision |
| American Academy of Optometry, Low Vision Section/Diplomate Program | (321) 319-4860 (844) 323-EYES (3937) | Online | https://www.aaopt.org/membership/sections-sigs/fellows-sections/fellows-sections-lowvision |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs, Visual Impairment Centers | 202-461-7317 | https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/blindrehab/VIST.asp | |
| Lighthouse/Guild for the Blind, New York | 212-769-6200 | Online | https://www.lighthouseguild.org/ |
| National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped | 1-888-657-7323 | nls@loc.gov | https://www.loc.gov/nls/ |
| American Macular Degeneration Foundation | 413.268.7660 1.888.MACULAR (1.888.622.8527) | Online | https://www.macular.org/ |
| International Academy of Low Vision Specialists | 1-888-771-8383 | https://www.ialvs.com/ | |
| Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, CCLVI | http://www.cclvi.org/ |
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- The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists was established in 1977 to support professionals working in the field of driver education/driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination. ADED, a nonprofit association is the primary professional organization in this specialized area, and stands ready to meet the professional needs of its members through educational conferences and research support as well as encouraging equipment development to maximize the transportation options for persons with disabilities.