Rehabilitation Center for the Blind

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401 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(804) 371-3151 Business

Operating Agency: VA. Dept. for the Visually Handicapped
Agency Type: State Administered
Person in charge: Dennis R. Garza Director
Hours of operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Fees: Fees charged to out of state applicants.
Eligibility requirements: blind and vision impaired Virginians, 14 years of age or over
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: State of Virginia.

About the program:
Provides a residential treatment center operated by the state, serving visually impaired individuals age 14 and older. There is no set length for the program, however the average is two to three months. Trainees progress at their own pace, completing the program when they reach the level of independence in line with their needs, abilities, and goals.