NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NCBVI)
Description
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED. ASSIST BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS TOWARD FULLER & MORE REWARDING LIVES. TRAINING IN THE SKILLS FOR BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE USE AS THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD COMPETENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS TUITION, BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, & READERS. JOB PLACEMENT. COMPUTER TRAINING. TRANSITION SERVICES. VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES. OCCUPATIONAL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES. ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING A SMALL BUSINESS. ADVOCACY SERVICES. COUNSELING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT BLINDNESS AND THE ABILITIES OF BLIND PERSONS. CONSULTATION SERVICES OFFERED TO AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH COME INTO CONTACT WITH BLIND PERSONS.
Contact Information
Address:
1313 FARNAM ON THE MALL
Omaha
NE
68102
Hours of Operation:
8:00 TO 5:00 MONDAY/FRIDAY
Website:
www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov
Main Phone:
Phone
877-809-2419
Other Phone(s):
Fax
402-471-3009
Main Contact(s):
STAFF
Other Contact(s):
Main Email:
nancy.flearl@nebraska.gov
Other Email(s):
General Information
Agency ID: 115
List of Provided Services:
Advocacy and Support: Protection and Advocacy
Assessment Services: Independent Living Assessment, Vocational Assessment
Assistive Devices: Visual Assistive Devices
Assistive Technology Services: Financial for AT Services
Case Management: Case Management
Counseling and Guidance: Family/Individual, Peer/Disability Counseling, Vocational Counseling and Guidance
Education: Educational Support, Financial Education
Employment: Job Placement, Self-employment
Information and Referral: Information and Referral
Supported Employment: Intensive Job Skill
Training: Independent Living Training, Vocational Training
Transition: Transition Services
Counties Served: Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Sarpy, Washington
Written material: BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO TAPE
Eligibility: PERSONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SERVICES IF THEY HAVE A VISUAL CONDITION WHICH MAY LEAD TO BLINDNESS OR IF THEIR SIGHT IS SO DEFECTIVE AS SERIOUSLY TO LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN THE ORDINARY VOCATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF LIFE.
Ages Served: All Ages
Disabilities Served: Visual Disability
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Fees: NONE
Sliding fee schedule: Yes
How to appeal a decision: SUPERVISOR OR CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 800-742-7594
Languages with interpreters on staff: