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

Rehabilitation Agency

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Hines, IL 60141

http://www.va.gov/hinesblindrehab

hinesbrc@med.va.gov

Phone #1: (708) 202-2272 (Local)

Phone #2: (708) 531-7949 (Fax)

Gerald A Schutter, Director, (708) 202-2112, jerry.schutter@med.va.gov

General Information

Established: 1948.

Mission: To provide the highest quality blind rehabilitation services through a broad range of rehabilitation, education, and research programs. .

Auspices of organization: Public: Public, Federal.

Geographic area served: Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Eligibility requirements: Legally blind veterans only; ophthalmologic report required.

Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Accessibility: Transportation available to and from facility.

Services Offered

Computer Training Screen magnification systems Speech output systems

Teaches legally blind veterans the basics of using a computer specifically adapted to meet their needs.

Counseling

Provides counseling by psychologist and social worker.

Employment/Job Training

Provides pre-vocational counseling and testing.

Low Vision Services

Conducts low vision evaluations for each veteran admitted to the Center and evaluates remaining vision. Prescribes special lenses or devices and provides training in their use.

Orientation and Mobility

Offers comprehensive evaluation and training in orientation and mobility.

Professional Training

Intern site for graduate students in rehabilitation teaching and orientation and mobility.

Rehabilitation Services

Provides a comprehensive blind rehabilitation training program.

Services for Seniors Assistive technology training Counseling services Daily living skills training Independent travel training Low vision device prescription/training Low vision evaluation/eye examinations

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