Resources for the Blind in Nevada

 

My Nevada.gov your portal to Nevada state & local services

 

Transportation Services

Senior Ride Program
(702) 486-3581
http://www.nvaging.net/senior_ride.htm

 

Para transit
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, RTC
(702) 228-4800
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/index.php

 

Support Groups

Southern Nevada Blinded Veterans Association
(702) 431-8213
Jim Kvool

The Blinded Veterans Association is an organization established specifically to promote the the welfare of blinded veterans.

 

Veterans Administration
Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
Paul J. Rice, M.A., CVRT
Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
ph: (702) 636-3084
http://vaww1.va.gov/blindrehab

 

Nevada's Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
c/o Nevada JobConnect
628 Belrose Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 486-5333
(702) 486-5217 (TTY)
http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_bvi.htm

Nevada's Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired offers resources for eligible Nevadans who are visually impaired. If they are unable to provide services, they can refer you to someplace you may be able to locate the assistance you need.

 

Blind Center of Nevada
1001 N. Bruce St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 642-2000
http://www.blindcenter.org/

Blind Center of Nevada provides a number of support services for its members, including referral services, special activities and more. Transportation to the center is available for those who don't have a means to get there and back.

 

BlindConnect
3375 W. Charleston Blvd. #200
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 631-9009
http://blindconnect.org/

Blind Connect offers support for Las Vegas residents who are legally blind and visually impaired.

 

Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
401 South Third Street, Suite 403
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 383-7097
(702) 383-8170 (TTY)
http://www.ndalc.org/

The Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center offers legal services to those who are mentally-impaired or who have other disabilities. There is no age or income requirement for their help. Call to find out if you are eligible for their services.

 

Goodwill of Southern Nevada
3585 Patrick Lane, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 597-1107
(702) 597-5247 (TTY)
http://www.sngoodwill.org/

Goodwill of Southern Nevada has been a charitable organization in high regard in our area for a number of years. They offer training and employment services for the disabled.

 

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
Ernest J. Hall
6200 West Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 870-7050
http://sn.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NVCL_homepage

 

Association of Blind Citizens Assistive Technology Fund
http://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm

The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software

 

Low Vision Services inc
10198 West Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 966-2020
http://www.lowvisionservices.com/

Licensed, Board Certified Low Vision Therapist.

 

 

 

This page was last updated 12/04/08