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

Government Agency Low Vision Center/Clinic Rehabilitation Agency

VA Medical Center

1 Freedom Way

Augusta, GA 30904-6285

Phone #1: (706) 733-0188 x6661 (Local)

Phone #2: (706) 481-6703 (Fax)

Paul Whitten, Chief, Blind Rehabilitation Center, Paul.Whitten@med.va.gov

General Information

Established: 1996.

Mission: To provide excellence in: Blind Rehabilitation Training in the areas of: Orientation and Mobility, Visual skills, Manual Skills, Living Skills, Leisure Education, Family and Outreach Services, Medical and Psychosocial Support; Life long independence through, Individualized Training through leading edge advancement of, New technology and Research to facilitate the, Development of an "I CAN DO" attitude in the blinded veteran..

Auspices of organization: Public: Public, Federal.

Geographic area served: Alabama, Northern Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.

Eligibility requirements: Must be a veteran or actively serving in the military who is legally blind or visually impaired.

Ages served: 16 and above.

Hours of operation: 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Accessibility: Meets all federal regulatory standards..

Funded by: Other..

Clients served annually: 150

# of Staff: 22.

Staff description: Orientation & Mobility, Visual Skills, Living Skills, Manual Skills, Family Outreach Coordinator, Physician, Nursing, Administrative Support Staff

Additional information: Outpatient services are provided by a Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS) to local veterans by conducting home visits or utilization of outpatient clinic.

Services Offered

Counseling

Assists in making an emotional and behavioral adjustment to blindness through individual counseling sessions and group therapy meetings.

Orientation and Mobility

Provides orientation and mobility training.

Recreation Services

Offers recreational activities for groups as well as individuals.

Rehabilitation Services

Offers a variety of skill courses designed to help blinded veterans achieve a realistic level of independence, including orientation and mobility, communication skills, activities of daily living, manual skills, visual skills, computer access training and social/recreational activities.

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

Support Groups

Brings together veterans who are blind from varied backgrounds, educational levels, and occupations for support group meetings.

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