A sample listing of vision organizations supporting individuals with vision issues in the states of Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.


Virginia:

1. American council for the blind – Arlington, Virginia – Telephone: 202-467-5081 – Toll free: 800-424-8666 – Website: http://www.acb.org

2. Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the blind and Visually Impaired – Alexandria, Virginia – Telephone: 703-671-4500 – Toll free: 877-492-2708 – Website: http://www.aerbvi.org

3. Virginia Department for the blind and Vision Impaired – Richmond, Virginia – Telephone: 804-371-3140 – Toll free: 800-622-2155 – Website: http://www.vdbvi.org

4. Virginia department for the Blind and Vision Impaired: Virginia Industries for the blind – Charlottesville, Virginia – telephone: 434-295-5168 – Toll free: 800-622-2155 – Website: http://www.vibonline.org

5. Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the blind and Vision Impaired – Richmond, Virginia – telephone: 804-371-3151 – Website: http://www.vrcbvi.org

6. Virginia School for the Deaf and the blind – Staunton, Virginia – telephone: 540-332-9000 – Toll free: 800-522-8732 – Website: http://www.vvvvvvvvvvsdb.state.va.us/


Washington:

1. Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: Northwest Region Office – Seattle, Washington – Telephone: 206-324-9120 – TDD/TTY: 206-324-1133 – Website: http://www.hknc.org

2. Kaizen Program for New English Learners with Visual Limitations – Seattle, Washington – Telephone: 206-784-5619 – Website: http://www.nwlincs.org/kaizen/

3. Lilac Services for the Blind – Spokane, Washington – Telephone: 509-328-9116 – Toll free: 800-422-7893 – Website: http://www.lilacblindfoundation.org/

4. School of Piano Technology for the blind – Vancouver, Washington – Telephone: 360-693-1511 – Website: http://www.pianotuninicschool.org

5. The Lighthouse for the Blind – Seattle, Washington – Telephone: 206-322-4200 – TDD/TTY: 206-324-1388 – Website: http://www.seattlelighthouse.org

6. U. S. department of Veterans Affairs: American Lake Blind Rehabilitation Center – VA Puget Sound Health Care system – Tacoma, Washington – telephone: 253- 583-1299 – Toll free: 800-329-8387 – Website: http://www.

7. Washington sensory Disabilities Services – Wenatchee, Washington – Telephone: 509-665-2630 – Toll free: 800-572-7000 – Website: http://www.wsdsonline.org

8. Washington state department of services for the blind – Lacey, Washington – Telephone: 360-725-3830 – Toll free: 800-552-7103 – Website: http://www.dsb.wa.gov/

9. Washington State school for the blind – Vancouver, Washington – telephone: 360-696-6321 – Website: http://www.wssb.wa.gov


West Virginia:

1. Appalachian Center for Vision rehabilitation: WVU Eye Institute – Morgantown, West Virginia – Telephone: 304-598-4820 – Website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/eye

2. Cabell-Wayne Association for the blind – Huntington, West Virginia – Telephone: 304-522-6991 – Website: http://www.cwab.org/

3. West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation services – Institute, West Virginia – telephone(Toll free): 800-642-3021 – TDD/TTY: 304-766-4970 – Website: http://www.wvdrs.org

4. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the blind – Romney, West Virginia – telephone: 304-822-4800 – Website: http://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/


Wisconsin:

1. Center for Deaf-Blind Persons – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Telephone: 414-481-7477 – TDD/TTY: 414-481-7477 – Website: http://www.deaf-blind.org

2. Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and disability Resources: Department of Health services – Madison, Wisconsin – telephone: 608-266-2536 – Website: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/index.htm

3. Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Janesville, Wisconsin – Telephone: 608-758-6196 – Toll free: 800-832-9784 – Website: http://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us/

4. Wisconsin Council for the blind and Visually Impaired – Madison, Wisconsin – Telephone: 608-255-1166 – Toll free: 800-783-5213 – Website: http://www.wcblind.org

5. Wisconsin department of Health and family Services: Division of Disability and Elder Services, Birth to 3 Program – Madison, Wisconsin – Telephone: 608-267-3270 – Toll free: 800-642-7837 – Website: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/birthto3/index.htm


Wyoming:

1. Wyoming Deaf-Blind Project – Rawlins, Wyoming – Telephone: 307-324-5333 – Toll free: 800-877-9975 – Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/svi/index.html

2. Wyoming department of Education: Services for the Visually Impaired – Riverton, Wyoming – Telephone: 307-856-5652 – Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/SE/svi.asp

3. Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Cheyenne, Wyoming – Telephone: 307-777-7389 – Website: http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/vr/


A complete listing of vision organizations can be found on the American foundation for the blind website.