{"id":107,"date":"2025-02-25T17:35:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dvi\/index\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T05:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T10:29:14","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dvi\/index\/","title":{"rendered":"index ~ Division for the Visually Impaired &#8211; Delaware Health and Social Services &#8211; State of Delaware"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-swiftype-index=\"true\">\r\n<div id=\"dhss_head\">\r\n<div class=\"container\" id=\"main_header\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Delaware Health and Social Services logo\" class=\"float-left img-responsive hidden-xs\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/dhss\/img\/dhss_menu_logo.jpg\" \/>\r\n<h1 style=\"padding-top: 4px;\">Division for the Visually Impaired<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- BEGIN MISSION AND FEATURE AREA -->\r\n\r\n<div id=\"top-feature\">\r\n<br \/>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-5\" id=\"dvi-mission\">\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> The Mission of DVI is to provide educational, vocational, and technical support to empower and foster independence for Delawareans with visual impairments.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<!--  \r\nSave this code for future new docs and feedback\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/dvi\/pdf\/vrpnpmnl.pdf\">DVI Vocational Rehabilitation Services Policy and Procedure Manual<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/5VSCSQ5\">Please provide Public Comments by sending feedback to<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:infodvi@delaware.gov\">Please provide Public Comments by sending feedback via e-mail to InfoDVI@delaware.gov<\/a>.\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Comments are welcome through July 19, 2024.<\/strong>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<!-- \r\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/dvi\/pdf\/dviwioasppy24pc3.pdf\">Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Program Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation Rehabilitation (Blind).<\/a><br \/>\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/5VSCSQ5\">Provide Public Comments on the WIOA Program Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation (Blind)<\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Comments are welcome through March 2, 2024.<\/strong>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n-->\r\n<p>\r\nDVI is open to the public and services are being provided in the environment(s) that meet participant needs. This includes work locations, homes, schools, and in the community. Please help us to maintain your safety\r\nand that of our dedicated staff by wearing masks and following proper Covid-19 protocols. Thank you for your cooperation.<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\">\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-dhss\" href=\"eligcriteria.html\"><i class=\"fa fa-list-alt fa-fw\"><\/i> Eligibility Criteria<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\">\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-dhss\" href=\"apply.html\"><i class=\"fa fa-bell fa-fw\"><\/i> Apply for Services<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-7 col-md-7\" id=\"dvi-hero-pic\">\r\n<br class=\"visible-md\" \/>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Division for the Visually Impaired\" class=\"float-left img-responsive\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/dhss\/img\/dvi_hero_people.png\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- BEGIN Social Area -->\r\n\r\n<!--<div class=\"social_box\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12\" id=\"tweets\">\r\n<h4>Tweets from DVI<i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-fw dhss-red\"><\/i><\/h4>\r\n<hr class=\"tiny_hr\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"twitter-timeline\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DVIdelaware\" data-screen-name=\"DVI\" data-show-replies=\"false\" data-height=\"250\">\r\n<div id=\"loading1\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\"><i class='fa fa-spinner fa-spin fa-2x'><\/i> <span class=\"wave_text\">Loading<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=\/^http:\/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+\":\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,\"script\",\"twitter-wjs\");<\/script>\r\n\r\n<\/div>-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container bottomsect\">\r\n<h4 class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">CONNECT WITH DVI<\/h4>\r\n<hr class=\"homepage\" \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-center\">\r\n<a class=\"btn-facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DVIDelaware\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-lg fa-fw\"><\/i>Facebook <\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a class=\"btn-flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/145178600@N05\/albums\"><i class=\"fa fa-flickr fa-lg fa-fw\"><\/i>Flickr <\/a> <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<a class=\"btn-twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DVIdelaware\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter:<i class=\"fa fa-twitter-square fa-fw fa-lg social_set\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n\r\n<br\/>       \r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dvi-news-background\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h2>Featured News<\/h2>\r\n<hr class=\"news\" \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\" id=\"dvi-news1\">\r\n<br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"calevents.html\">Calendar of Events<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publicmeetings.delaware.gov\">Public Meetings<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\" id=\"dvi-news2\"><br \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div id=\"services-programs\">\r\n<!--h1 class=\"text-center\" id=\"dvi-quote\">\"We are 'improving perception' through a variety of services and programs.\"<\/h1>-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row animated fadeInLeft\" id=\"dvi-services1\" style=\"opacity: 0;\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"calevents.html\">Calendar of Events.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Our Calendar of Events is provided by yearly quarter and is full of helpful sessions, workshops, and other training opportunities.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"bep.html\">Business Enterprise Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>We provide self-employment opportunities for qualified individuals. We also provide the highest level of quality food, courteous service, and competitive prices to our consumers.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"educate.html\">Education Services Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Our agency provides assistance and support to families who have just learned that their child has a visual impairment. Infants and toddlers receive services in the home or at other settings.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"indliving.html\">Independent Living Services.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nLosing some or all of your sight can be overwhelming and disorienting. The Independent Living Services (ILS) unit can provide you with adaptive techniques and devices that can help you maintain an independent lifestyle.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"thin\" \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row animated fadeInRight\" id=\"dvi-services2\" style=\"opacity: 0;\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"lowvision.html\">Low Vision Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>This partnership revolves around the consumer, and the consumer&#8217;s goals in conjunction with the expertise of the Contracted Low Vision Specialist and the Vision Rehabilitation Professional.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"materctr.html\">Instructional Materials \/ Resource Center.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Instructional Materials and Resource Center (IMRC) provides Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) materials in alternate formats such as Braille, Large Print, and digital versions.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"orientmobil.html\">Orientation \/ Mobility Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>The mission of O&amp;M is to provide blind and visually impaired consumers of all ages with the opportunities to develop the skills necessary to achieve their goals.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"thin\" \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<div class=\"row animated fadeInLeft\" id=\"dvi-services3\" style=\"opacity: 0;\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"\/dsaapd\/pathways.html\">Pathways to Employment.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Pathways to Employment program is designed to support low-income teens and young adults with disabilities in Delaware who want to work.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"trainingsvcs.html\">Technology Training Services Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Our goal is to strive to determine Assistive Technology options that are suitable for you and provide training on how to use these tools.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"volunteer.html\">DVI Volunteer Services<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Volunteers in Delaware and the surrounding states contribute thousands of hours each year supporting the mission of the Division for the Visually Impaired.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\r\n<h2><a href=\"vocrehab.html\">Vocational Rehab Program.<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>These services remove barriers to obtaining or retaining employment that people who have visual impairments may face.<\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Division for the Visually Impaired Mission: The Mission of DVI is to provide educational, vocational, and technical support to empower and foster independence for Delawareans with visual impairments. 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