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Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
We assist Utah residents who are blind or visually impaired and their families.
Our dedicated staff is committed to create solutions that will help each client achieve their goals, whether through education, employment or living independently in their home.
With our community partners, we work to serve all Utahns who are blind and visually impaired through programs that teach skills such as reading braille, navigating on a computer and using equipment.
Other services include adjustment-to-blindness and low-vision screening, and providing magnification and other assistive aids.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONHelping individuals prepare for competitive integrated employment.
TRAINING AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICESHelping students achieve greater independence through a mastery of skills.
LOW VISION SERVICESProviding devices, resources and services to help individuals learn how to use their remaining vision.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAMOffering training for individuals to operate their own businesses.
DEAFBLIND SERVICESProviding services for blind or visually impaired individuals with hearing loss.
Latest News for Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Deafblind and Thriving
In 1984, U.S. President Ronald Reagan issued an executive proclamation that reads, in part: "On June 27 we commemorate the...anniversary of the birth of Helen Keller
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Alumni featured in the Daily Herald
The Daily Herald featured a close-up story on Nick Rios, an alumni of DSBVI's Training and Adjustment Services. Rios now owns Blind Gorilla Business in Provo, a woodworking business where he makes finely-crafted pens, pen boxes and cutting boards.
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Deafblind Awareness Day on September 21, 2018
Save the Date: The Deafblind Advocacy of Utah will be hosting a "Deafblind Awareness Day" conference on September 21, 2018 at the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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Health Fair: October 20, 2018
The Utah Council of the Blind will host a health fair on Octover 20, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at DSBVI.
The event will showcase accessible medical products such as blood pressure cuffs, prescription readers and more. There will also be classes demonstrating balance exercises, health care and descriptive workout videos.
Discussions will include products such as smart watches, smart phones, Google Home and Echo and how they can help monitor daily activity and health concerns.