Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
NCBVI
"Empowering Blind Individuals, Promoting Opportunities, and Building Belief in the Blind."
- Independence
- Education
- Employment
Our Philosophy
Blindness does not need to stand in the way of living a full and active life.
Blind and visually impaired people are gaining advanced degrees in diverse fields, working in almost all sectors of the workforce, and raising families. Older adults with vision loss are living independently in their homes and communities.
With the proper skills training, tools, mentorship, and opportunity, blind and low vision Nebraskans are living The Good Life!
Cost & Funding
There is no financial cost for NCBVI services. NCBVI is state and federally funded.
*NCBVI is 62% federally funded.
Locations
NCBVI staff are located throughout Nebraska and will come to you for appointments.
Programs and Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Age requirement: 14 & older
Services Provided:
- Preparing for, securing, and retaining work
- Training in adjustment to vision loss
- Worksite evaluations and recommendations
- Assistive technology training and devices
- Tuition Assistance
- Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) & IEP advocate
- Nebraska Business Enterprises (NBE)
- Nebraska Center for the Blind
Independent Living (IL) for Children
Age requirement: Birth to 14
Services Provided:
- Advocating for children with IEP development and school activities
- Early training on independent living skills
- Preparing children for transition to adulthood activities
- Supplementing the Expanded Core Curriculum at school
Independent Living (IL) for Adults
Age requirement: Adults through age 54
Services Provided:
- Low vision assessments and independent living aids
- Independent living training
- Peer support and counseling
Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB)
Age requirement: 55 & older
Services Provided:
- Low vision evaluation, independent living aids, and training
- Training in adjustment to vision loss
- Information and referral to other programs, such as audiobooks
- Social and peer support
- Presentations to groups of individuals regarding vision loss
Connect With NCBVI
Phone: 402-471-2891
Email: ncbvi.autho@nebraska.gov
Main Office:
4600 Valley Road
Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510