U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Waco Blind Rehabilitation Center

Low Vision Center/Clinic Rehabilitation Agency

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System

4800 Memorial Drive

Waco, TX 76711

http://www.central-texas.med.va.gov/BlindRehab/Brochure.htm#_Toc38505086

Phone #1: (254) 297-3649 (Local)

Phone #2: (254) 297-3915 (Fax)

Rosario Zuniga, Outpatient Specialist, (254) 297-3649, rosario.zuniga@va.gov

General Information

Established: 1974.

Auspices of organization: Public: Federal.

Geographic area served: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Texas.

Eligibility requirements: Legally blind veterans who are eligible for Veterans Administration health care.

Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Accessibility: Transportation available to and from facility.

Services Offered

Computer Training Computer operating systems Optical character recognition systems Screen magnification systems Speech output systems Video magnifier/CCTV Word processing

Low Vision Services

Provides low vision evaluation and follow-up. Prescribes and supplies low vision devices.

Orientation and Mobility

Offers orientation and mobility training.

Rehabilitation Services

Provides comprehensive blind rehabilitation, including interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient services.

Services for Seniors Assistive technology training Counseling services Daily living skills training Famly/caregiver services Independent travel training Recreation activities Support groups

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