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An Agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia * Virginia.gov * Find an Agency CONNECT × search Custom Search Sort by: Relevance Relevance Date * About Us * VRCBVI Homepage * Center Overview * FAQs * Tour Our Center * Volunteer Opportunities * Contact Us * Our Services * Services Overview * Course Offerings * Dormitory Services * Case Management Services * Youth & Other Programs * Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) * Resources * Helpful Links * Publications & Forms * Connect * Like us on Facebook * Subscribe to us on YouTube * × search Custom Search Sort by: Relevance Relevance Date CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE • Have you downloaded COVIDWISE, Virginia's COVID-19 exposure notification app? Add your phone to the fight here. For up-to-date information, assistance, and resources from across state government, click here. WELCOME TO THE VIRGINIA REHABILITATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED Director's Message | Latest News | Who is VRCBVI? A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Hi! Welcome to the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI). My name is Melody Roane, and I am the Director of the Rehabilitation Center. VRCBVI offers training in the skills of blindness to blind and vision-impaired Virginians and encourages people to develop positive attitudes about blindness. As you enter the front lobby at VRCBVI, there is a quote on the wall that reads, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." From the first contact with VRCBVI, we want students to focus on the possibilities for their lives, rather than the perceived limitations. Our staff do an excellent job of challenging people to gain competency in the skills of blindness. We also work with them on looking at what the misconceptions of blindness are that are held by the general public and by the blind themselves. Each training program is individualized, but for people who want to gain proficiency in the skills of blindness, we generally recommend a six to nine month training program. We have found that, if people can do the six to nine month program, they are less likely to return for additional training in the future, no matter what happens with their vision or family circumstances. Read more of the Director's message. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LATEST NEWS Training sessions on Facebook VRCBVI conducted a host of virtual trainings on subjects ranging from access technology, conversations about blindness, braille, O&M, PHM, health and diabetes education, goal setting, using apps, job searches, and many, many more. The Zoom hosted training sessions were recorded and shared on DBVI's Facebook page. Visit our page to access the recorded training sessions. NBC12 Acts of Kindness at VRCBVI Take a look at this NBC-12 Acts of Kindness feature story about VRCBVI’s Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Becky Keller. Becky was nominated for this honor by one of VRCBVI’s current students. VRCBVI featured on WRIC’s News 8 "Positively Richmond" segment VRCBVI was recently featured on WRIC’s “Positively Richmond” segment of their 5:30 pm newscast. The story explains how the goal of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to teach students the skills of blindness and debunk certain misperceptions about blindness. Watch the video VRCBVI will be recruiting three mentors for this year’s LIFE Program VRCBVI will be recruiting three mentors for this year’s LIFE Program. Please see the attached mentor recruitment flyer and contact William Sutton at 804-371-3204 for further information. This is a great opportunity for individuals in college or who are just getting started in their careers. Download the 2023 Mentor Recruitment flyer. WHO IS VRCBVI? The mission of VRCBVI is to prepare blind, vision impaired, and DeafBlind Virginians for employment/employability and personal independence through the integration of individualized comprehensive blindness skills and employment skills and experiences. LEARN MORE ABOUT US... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Us 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227 (804) 371-3151 | Toll Free: (800) 622-2155 Staff Directory Request more Information Request More Information By Email Policies Learn more about our policies on gathering information, plug-ins and more. Use: Web Use | Accessibility Acts: ADA | FOIA Access for All: Compliance Web Standards At a minimum, this website meets Section 508 and Level AA Conformance to WCAG 2.0. © Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired Close subscription dialog Sign up here to receive email updates from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired. No Thanks Remind Me Later Thank you for subscribing. You will begin receiving updates shortly. Continue