Vision Rehabilitation Services - VIA | Low Vision Clinic - Buffalo - VIA

Offers a wide variety of services/programming for individuals of all ages who are visually impaired and/or legally blind. Provides tools, education, and support to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to overcome their challenges, achieve their highest degree of independence, and live more fulfilling lives, professionally and personally. Most services are offered in the home, school, work site, and/or are center-based. Services include: - Low vision evaluation and recommendation for assistive optical devices - Orientation and mobility training for independent travel within one's environment - Rehabilitation teaching, including instruction and adaptive techniques to increase/maintain independence - Individual and group counseling - Vocational training and work readiness programs for preparation to enter or re-enter the work place - Summer recreational and vocational programs for young adults - Work experiences in competitive employment situations - Permanent Placement Services

Physical Address

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(716) 882-1025

Main Phone

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(716) 888-4556

Information & Scheduling

Fax

(716) 402-5598

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Application process

Call for information.

Fee

Most insurances accepted including Medicaid and Medicare, but with the exception of Fidelis. Eligible clients receive funded program services through the New York State Commission for the Blind.

Eligibility

Service Area: WNY.

Agency info

VIA - Visually Impaired Advancement