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Strategic Plan
Providing Quality Services to Assist Virginia's Citizens
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Raymond E. Hopkins, Commissioner
Meetings and Events
397 Azalea Avenue
General Assembly Richmond, Virginia 23227-3623
Call DBVI Toll Free (Within Virginia) - 1-800-622-2155 (Voice/TTY) or (804) 371-3140
Code of Virginia and (Voice/TTY)
Administrative Code
Board for the Blind and Latest News and Information
Vision Impaired
Executive Order 85 -Use of the Virginia Workforce Network for Jobs Resulting
Program Policy & From the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Procedures Manuals DBVI Responses to 2009 Public Comments
Online Forms Cabinet Welcome to American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Senior Site
Draft Updated Strategic Plan for Public Comment
Freedom of Information Workforce Investment Act -State Partner Memorandum of Instructions and
Act Understanding
Workforce Investment Act- State Partner Memorandum of Instructions and
Site Index
Understanding (Word)
SeniorNavigator - Community-Based Coordinated Services System (CCSS)
Virginia's Olmstead Initiative - Community Integration for People with Disabilities
Flyer (Word)
Emergency Notification / Closings Page
Own Your Future: Virginia's Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign
Take the bus to DBVI Campus
Read Newspapers by Telephone
Virginia GrandDriver - a program that provides information about aging and its
effects on driving.
Job Openings in the Disability Service Agencies.
Olmstead Initiative- Virginia's Money Follows the Person (MFP) Project.
Topics of Interest
Freedom of Information - Rights & Responsibilities
Vision Loss and Driving
Virginia Voter Registration
Federal Voter Registration
Olmstead Task Force Draft Final Report
Department Sites
Virginia Industries for the Blind
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
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![Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to empower blind,
visually impaired, and deafblind individuals to achieve their maximum level of
employment, education, and personal independence.
Commissioner's Message
The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing
quality services to assist Virginia's citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in
achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.
The department provides an array of specialized services to blind Virginians of all ages
to assist them in attaining the skills, confidence and positive outlook that are critical to
independence.
Our primary focus is to assist blind Virginians in achieving quality employment outcomes.
Vocational evaluation, job training, job development, placement, follow-up and other
services are provided to assist consumers in obtaining jobs in the public and private
sectors. Training for and employment as food service managers and vendors are
available in cafeterias, snack bars, and other vending facilities in public and private
buildings. The Virginia Industries for the Blind provides another employment option for
blind Virginians at its two plant locations in Charlottesville and Richmond, its satellite
store operations and administrative service positions across the Commonwealth.
Assessments and training to assist blind consumers in achieving their independent living
goals are available including skills of daily living, home management, orientation and
mobility, Braille and other communication skills, and use of adaptive technologies. With
the "graying" of our society increasing numbers of seniors with age related vision loss
access our independent living services.
Low Vision services assist individuals with decreasing vision of all ages in utilizing their
remaining vision to maximum benefit. Optical aids benefit many people with "low vision"
in employment, educational pursuits, and independent living and leisure activities.
Specialized assessments and technical assistance assist consumers and service
providers in meeting the needs of consumers who are deafblind, i.e. have combined
vision and hearing losses.
The department's Library and Resource Center provides Braille, large print and recorded
materials to increase consumers' knowledge and educational achievement as well as
providing for leisure reading. The department also collaborates with schools to assist in
the education of blind, deafblind or visually impaired students.
Advancements in technology have opened many doors to blind people - opportunities
that previously were inaccessible and unavailable. We value the importance of
technology in employment, education, and independent living. One of our priorities is to
remain on the leading edge of technological solutions that bring positive benefits to our
customers.
Our staff are highly trained and committed to assist Virginia's blind, deafblind, and vision
impaired citizens in reaching their full potential. The department's services and training
programs are available in consumers' home communities or at the residential Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired in Richmond. By participating in
the training opportunities the department offers, blind consumers develop the skills,
confidence and positive outlook they need to achieve their goals. Please let us know if
we may assist you or someone you know.
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- 1. Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Online Services | Commonwealth Sites | Help | Governor Search Virginia.gov Home Contact Us | Search VDBVI Services Listing Welcome to the DBVI Web Site! Strategic Plan Providing Quality Services to Assist Virginia's Citizens Resources Raymond E. Hopkins, Commissioner Meetings and Events 397 Azalea Avenue General Assembly Richmond, Virginia 23227-3623 Call DBVI Toll Free (Within Virginia) - 1-800-622-2155 (Voice/TTY) or (804) 371-3140 Code of Virginia and (Voice/TTY) Administrative Code Board for the Blind and Latest News and Information Vision Impaired Executive Order 85 -Use of the Virginia Workforce Network for Jobs Resulting Program Policy & From the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Procedures Manuals DBVI Responses to 2009 Public Comments Online Forms Cabinet Welcome to American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Senior Site Draft Updated Strategic Plan for Public Comment Freedom of Information Workforce Investment Act -State Partner Memorandum of Instructions and Act Understanding Workforce Investment Act- State Partner Memorandum of Instructions and Site Index Understanding (Word) SeniorNavigator - Community-Based Coordinated Services System (CCSS) Virginia's Olmstead Initiative - Community Integration for People with Disabilities Flyer (Word) Emergency Notification / Closings Page Own Your Future: Virginia's Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign Take the bus to DBVI Campus Read Newspapers by Telephone Virginia GrandDriver - a program that provides information about aging and its effects on driving. Job Openings in the Disability Service Agencies. Olmstead Initiative- Virginia's Money Follows the Person (MFP) Project. Topics of Interest Freedom of Information - Rights & Responsibilities Vision Loss and Driving Virginia Voter Registration Federal Voter Registration Olmstead Task Force Draft Final Report Department Sites Virginia Industries for the Blind Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired http://www.vdbvi.org/[11/9/2009 10:06:49 AM]
- 2. Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Mission Statement The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to empower blind, visually impaired, and deafblind individuals to achieve their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. Commissioner's Message The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia's citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. The department provides an array of specialized services to blind Virginians of all ages to assist them in attaining the skills, confidence and positive outlook that are critical to independence. Our primary focus is to assist blind Virginians in achieving quality employment outcomes. Vocational evaluation, job training, job development, placement, follow-up and other services are provided to assist consumers in obtaining jobs in the public and private sectors. Training for and employment as food service managers and vendors are available in cafeterias, snack bars, and other vending facilities in public and private buildings. The Virginia Industries for the Blind provides another employment option for blind Virginians at its two plant locations in Charlottesville and Richmond, its satellite store operations and administrative service positions across the Commonwealth. Assessments and training to assist blind consumers in achieving their independent living goals are available including skills of daily living, home management, orientation and mobility, Braille and other communication skills, and use of adaptive technologies. With the "graying" of our society increasing numbers of seniors with age related vision loss access our independent living services. Low Vision services assist individuals with decreasing vision of all ages in utilizing their remaining vision to maximum benefit. Optical aids benefit many people with "low vision" in employment, educational pursuits, and independent living and leisure activities. Specialized assessments and technical assistance assist consumers and service providers in meeting the needs of consumers who are deafblind, i.e. have combined vision and hearing losses. The department's Library and Resource Center provides Braille, large print and recorded materials to increase consumers' knowledge and educational achievement as well as providing for leisure reading. The department also collaborates with schools to assist in the education of blind, deafblind or visually impaired students. Advancements in technology have opened many doors to blind people - opportunities that previously were inaccessible and unavailable. We value the importance of technology in employment, education, and independent living. One of our priorities is to remain on the leading edge of technological solutions that bring positive benefits to our customers. Our staff are highly trained and committed to assist Virginia's blind, deafblind, and vision impaired citizens in reaching their full potential. The department's services and training programs are available in consumers' home communities or at the residential Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired in Richmond. By participating in the training opportunities the department offers, blind consumers develop the skills, confidence and positive outlook they need to achieve their goals. Please let us know if we may assist you or someone you know. http://www.vdbvi.org/[11/9/2009 10:06:49 AM]
- 3. Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Our website provides detailed information about the department's programs and services. I hope you find this information helpful. You may contact us at our toll free number 1-800-622-2155, or in the Richmond area: 371-3140. Start of Page · Start of Content · Web Policy For Comments or Questions Concerning this Web Site, contact the DBVI Webmaster © Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Commonwealth of Virginia. This File Was Last Modified: Monday August 24 2009 http://www.vdbvi.org/[11/9/2009 10:06:49 AM]