Blind & Visually Impaired Resources BBVS
Student Transition Readiness into Vocation and Education
STRIVE ON
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) is pleased to offer STRIVE ON, Student Transition Readiness into Vocation and Education.
STRIVE ON is an opportunity to interact in a virtual environment with peers with visual impairments, create relationships, get to know yourself, and explore your capabilities in a fun and interactive setting.
https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/strive-on/Pages/default.aspx
If you have program questions or are interested in receiving information about STRIVE ON, please contact:
Grace Fontanez, MS VR Specialist for Program Development Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services 1130 12th Ave, Suite 300 Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: 814-949-7954 Email: grfontanez@pa.gov |
Eligible students must be active customers of BBVS.
The program is available at no cost to eligible students who will be enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year.
Focus areas include assistive technology, personal management/independence, and employable skill sets.
Classes will be held utilizing Microsoft Teams.
Students should have the ability to independently access and actively participate in the classes each week.
OR Your Local BBVS District Office Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor | |
Altoona: | 866-695-7673 |
Erie: | 866-521-5073 |
Harrisburg: | 866-375-8264 |
Philadelphia: | 866-631-3892 |
Pittsburgh: | 866-412-4072 |
Wilkes-Barre: | 866-227-4163 |
Links to Resources on Blindness and Low Vision
Please visit the website below for the current contact information for Consumer & Professional Organizations, Provider Agencies, Accessibility, and Federal Agencies.
Please visit the link below for current information.
American Foundation for the Blind
Phone: 1-800-232-5463 (Voice)
E-Mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Associated Services for the Blind
Phone: (215) 627-0600 (Voice)
E-Mail: asbinfo@asb.org
The Hadley School for the Blind
Phone: 1-800-323-4238 (Voice) or (847) 441-8111 (TTY)
E-Mail: info@hadley.edu
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
Phone: (516) 944-8900 (Voice) or (516) 944-8637 (TTY)
E-Mail: HKNCinfo@hknc.org
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
Phone: (717) 766-2020 (Voice)
Learning Ally
Phone: 1-800-221-4792 (Voice)
E-Mail: Custserv@LearningAlly.org
Association for the Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired
Phone: 1-877-492-2708 (Voice)
American Council of the Blind
Phone: 1-800-424-8666 (Voice)
E-Mail: info@acb.org
National Federation of the Blind
Phone: (410) 659-9314 (Voice)
E-Mail: nfb@nfb.org
NFB – NEWSLINE (Registered)
Free service to those who cannot read regular newsprint
Phone: 1-866-504-7300
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Phone: (410) 659-9314 (Voice)
Pennsylvania Council of the Blind
Phone: 1-877-617-7407 (Voice)
E-Mail: pcb1@paonline.com
ADA General Information
Phone: 1-800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY)
E-Mail: adainfo@transcen.org
Social Security Administration Phone: Call your local SSA Office for general information or call SSA in Baltimore, MD at 1-800-772-1213 (Voice) or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) to request information in alternate formats.