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Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program A blind children's specialist from the Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) works with each child and family to create an individualized family service plan tailored to the child's needs and circumstances. It’s a flexible document that will develop along with the child . https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blind-childrens- vocational-discovery-development-program • How do I know if my Child is Eligible? Children between the ages of birth and 22 years who live in Texas and have a vision impairment may be eligible for services. See the information below to apply for services. • Where can I Apply for Services? Email the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program at BlindChildrensProgram@hhs.texas.gov Call the HHS Office of the Ombudsman 877-787-8999, select a language, and then select Option 3. Submit your request online Clear Vision Pediatric Ophthalmology Center 361-857-6600 https://www.clearvisionpedieyes.com/contact 4707 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX Shah Eye Center-Pediatric 956-583-0202 https://shaheyecenter.com/ Locations in Mission. McAllen, Weslaco, Brownsville, Rio Grande City Local Resources Texas SPED Support Region 2-Blind/Visually Impaired, Significant Cognitive Disabilities https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-library Texas Resources The Optometry Center for Vision Therapy- San Antonio 210-490-9900 https://ocvt.info/ Texas Deafblind Project 512-206-9355 txdeafblindproject.org All Blind Children of Texas 512-387-5070 https://abctx.org/ Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1-800-872-5273 https://www.tsbvi.edu/about/our-school National Resources All About Vision https://www.allaboutvision.com/ American Printing House for the Blind https://www.aph.org/
Support Groups in Texas STATED AGENCY FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED- 512-459-2500 Texas Commission for the Blind P.O Box 12866 Austin, TX 78756-3179 email: terrym@tcb.state.tx.us Visual Impairments Judy Scott, Director 214-352-7222 American Foundation for the Blind-Southwest email: afbdallas@afb.org 206 Tredway Plaza, Exchange Park Dallas, TZ 75235
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