Many people who experience vision loss need a connection to services. 

Information and Referral

The goal of Information and Referral is to identify and assist persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing information regarding resources and service available to meet their needs.

Referrals to our agency can be made by calling 412-368-4400 or 800-706-5050 (within Pennsylvania) and asking to speak with an Information Resource Specialist. A person can also contact the agency in writing or by fax at 412-368-4090. Referrals can be made by eye care providers, anyone in the community or directly by the individual needing services.

Print a referral form.

Case Management

Case managers work with each person and their families to develop a plan of service describing programs, costs and options.  Services at Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh as well as related community services will be discussed.  Case managers help guide each person through the choice of services, providing a link for information as well as resources, support and counseling.

Supportive Services

The goal of Supportive Services is to temporarily assist consumers who are blind or visually impaired as they learn to live as independently as possible in the community. This is accomplished through the provision of limited transportation and volunteer services for reading mail, escorts to the store or bank, or help with other limited chores.

Preschool Vision Screening

The goal of the Preschool Vision Screening Program is to screen children in nursery schools, kindergartens and day care centers to detect deviations from normal vision and to refer those preschoolers not meeting the criteria for eye care.

Every year Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, utilizing over 800 trained volunteers, visits school districts in Allegheny County and screens 12,000 preschool-aged children for vision problems. If you would like to know more about this program or would like to volunteer your services, please call Information and Referral at 412-368-4400.