Local
Blind and Low Vision Aids
Devices and services that assist people with vision loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology, audio books, Braille materials and other adapted media.
Library
Braille Circulating Library
2700 Stuart Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220
Main:
(804) 359-3743
Fax:
(804) 359-4777
Low Vision Aids, Comfort Medical Supply
Journey Health and Lifestyle, Richmond
2542 Sheila Lane, Richmond, VA, 23225
Main:
(804) 918-7971
Toll Free:
(888) 404-1724
Fax:
(804) 918-7992
Making Reading Accessible to All
Learning Ally: Accessible Audiobooks
5225 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 312, Washington, DC, 20015
Main:
(202) 244-8990
Toll Free:
(800) 221-4792
Fax:
(202) 244-1346
Assistive Technology Center for Vision Impaired
New Vision
4504 Starkey Road, Suite 120, Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 985-8900
Toll Free:
(866) 985-8900
Fax:
(540) 985-8992
Audio Descriptive Services
New Vision
4504 Starkey Road, Suite 120, Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 985-8900
Toll Free:
(866) 985-8900
Fax:
(540) 985-8992
Dial in News Service
New Vision
4504 Starkey Road, Suite 120, Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 985-8900
Toll Free:
(866) 985-8900
Fax:
(540) 985-8992
Radio Reading Service and Lending Library
New Vision
4504 Starkey Road, Suite 120, Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 985-8900
Toll Free:
(866) 985-8900
Fax:
(540) 985-8992
Talking Book Center
Talking Book Center
1 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA, 24401
Main:
(540) 885-6215
Toll Free:
(800) 995-6215
Fax:
(540) 332-3906
Reading Service for the Blind, WMRA-FM Radio
Valley Voice
983 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
Main:
(540) 568-3811
Toll Free:
(800) 677-9672
Fax:
(540) 568-3814
Vision Impairment; Audio Reading Service
Virginia Voice
395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23227
Main:
(804) 266-2477
Fax:
(804) 266-2478
Reading Service for the Blind; The WHRO Voice
WHRO Public Media
5200 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, 23508
Main:
(757) 889-9400
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.
Field Office, Abingdon
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
207 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, VA, 24211
Main:
(276) 676-5565
Fax:
(276) 676-5515
Field Office, Alexandria
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
5904 Old Richmond Highway, Suite 410, Alexandria, VA, 22303
Main:
(703) 960-3411
Fax:
(703) 960-8950
Field Office, Charlottesville
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
2211 Hydraulic Road, Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Main:
(434) 296-5621
Fax:
(434) 296-2712
Field Office, Chesterfield
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
720 Moorefield Park Dr, Suite 200, N Chesterfield, VA, 23236
Main:
(804) 714-2021
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(804) 228-7004
Field Office, Christiansburg
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
8 Radford Street, Suite 102-B, Christiansburg, VA, 24073
Main:
(540) 381-7122
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(540) 381-7125
Field Office, Culpeper
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
19006 Crossroad Parkway, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Main:
(540) 829-7360
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(540) 829-7363
Field Office, Danville
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
211 Nor-Dan Drive, Suite 1055, Danville, VA, 24540
Main:
(434) 549-8210
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(434) 836-8421
Field Office, Eastern Shore
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
25036 Lankford Highway, P.O. Box 310, , Onley, VA, 23418
Main:
(757) 787-5992
Fax:
(757) 787-5870
Field Office, Emporia
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
1300 Greensville County Circle, Suite C Room 105, Emporia, VA, 23847
Main:
(434) 336-6222
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(434) 634-3143
Field Office, Fairfax
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
11150 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Main:
(703) 359-1124
Fax:
(703) 277-3528
Field Office, Farmville
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
223 Sunchase Boulevard, Farmville, VA, 23901
Main:
(434) 392-8189
Fax:
(434) 392-6250
Field Office, Fishersville
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
50 Andrew Russell Lane, Suite A, Fishersville, VA, 22939
Main:
(540) 332-7700
Fax:
(540) 332-7707
Field Office, Fredericksburg
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
10300 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 220, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408
Main:
(540) 899-4161
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(540) 710-2060
Field Office, Greater Richmond Office
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 588-3333
Toll Free:
(800) 522-5019
Fax:
(804) 367-0217
Field Office, Hampton/Newport News
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
303 Butler Farm Road, Suite 105, Hampton, VA, 23666
Main:
(757) 865-4863
Toll Free:
(800) 522-5019
Fax:
(757) 865-4856
Field Office, Harrisonburg
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
351 North Mason St, Suite 109, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802
Main:
(540) 434-5981
Toll Free:
(800) 522-5019
Fax:
(540) 434-8193
Local, Statewide and Nationwide
Blind and Low Vision Aids
Devices and services that assist people with vision loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology, audio books, Braille materials and other adapted media.
Blind and Low Vision, Assistive Technology
Freedom Scientific
17757 US Highway 19 North Suite 200, Corporate Headquarters, Clearwater, FL, 33764
Main:
(727) 803-8000
Toll Free:
(800) 444-4443
Radio Reading & Dial In Service
Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc.
12061 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
Main:
(301) 681-6636
Fax:
(301) 681-5227
Radio Reading Service for the Visually Impaired
WVTF Radio Station
3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke, VA, 24014
Main:
(540) 989-8900
Toll Free:
(800) 856-8900
Fax:
(540) 776-2727