Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
State program providing rehabilitation services for Mainers with significant vision loss. Offers orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, independent living skills, and vocational rehabilitation.
Who can use this?
Maine residents with a visual impairment that substantially limits their ability to carry out activities of daily living, pursue education, or obtain employment.
About this resource
The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) is part of the Maine Department of Labor's Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Toll-free: 800-760-1573. TTY: Maine Relay 711.
Services offered
- Orientation and mobility training
- Independent living skills training
- Assistive technology training and devices
- Vocational rehabilitation counseling
- Job placement assistance
- Low vision evaluations and aids
- Adjustment to blindness counseling
- Braille instruction
- Adaptive computer technology training
What to expect
Contact the office to begin the referral process. A rehabilitation counselor will schedule an initial meeting to discuss your vision loss and develop a plan for services.
What to bring
Photo ID, medical records or documentation of your visual impairment from an eye care professional, and information about your current living situation and goals.