Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)

Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

DBVI is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that is dedicated to its mission of providing services and resources which empower Virginians who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence

Take us back to Saturday! AbilityFest was buzzing with excitement as our campus was packed with visitors, vendors and no...
04/27/2026

Take us back to Saturday! AbilityFest was buzzing with excitement as our campus was packed with visitors, vendors and nonstop energy. From hands-on workshops to awesome tools and tech, there was something for everyone.

And the highlight? A Silver Bells reunion that brought big smiles and even bigger nostalgia!

Thank you to all who came out, connected, learned and celebrated with us. We can’t wait to do it again!

When UVA School of Architecture student Nola Timmins, who is legally blind, and her guide dog Brizzy walk the Lawn for F...
04/22/2026

When UVA School of Architecture student Nola Timmins, who is legally blind, and her guide dog Brizzy walk the Lawn for Final Exercises, they hope to step into the world of professional architecture. Timmin’s master’s degree is a step toward the dream Timmins has had since she was 8 years old.

Nola Timmins hopes to put her master’s degree from the UVA School of Architecture to work for those with disabilities.

Make sure to mark your calendars for April 4th from 10am - Noon for an Audible Egg Hunt in Chesapeake! Search for beepin...
03/30/2026

Make sure to mark your calendars for April 4th from 10am - Noon for an Audible Egg Hunt in Chesapeake! Search for beeping eggs, enjoy prizes and snacks and plan on having LOTS of fun!
872 Clearfield Ave Chesapeake VA 23320
Hosted by @ and . Send questions or RSVP to Brandy Bradley at 757-635-3105.

Students are excited to show off their finished study spaces to their parents and DBVI staff! Students from Virginia Tec...
03/29/2026

Students are excited to show off their finished study spaces to their parents and DBVI staff!

Students from Virginia Tech’s architecture program used AI to turn the models into amazing pictures, bringing each study space to life in a whole new way. It’s so cool to see their ideas become real!

Final day of Blind Design 2026! Students are excitedly adding the last details to their study spaces, getting ready to s...
03/29/2026

Final day of Blind Design 2026! Students are excitedly adding the last details to their study spaces, getting ready to show their amazing models to their parents. Stay tuned—these creations are going to impress! Virginia Tech

Students had an exciting and busy day creating their study spaces! After dinner, they’ll jump into a fun activity with P...
03/28/2026

Students had an exciting and busy day creating their study spaces! After dinner, they’ll jump into a fun activity with Paralympian Antoine Craig, where they’ll share their spirit animals and dream big about their goals! Antoine Craig

Day 4 of Blind Design is here! 🎉 Students are putting all the awesome skills and design ideas they’ve learned over the p...
03/28/2026

Day 4 of Blind Design is here! 🎉 Students are putting all the awesome skills and design ideas they’ve learned over the past three days into action as they create their dream study spaces. Get ready—tomorrow they’ll show off their amazing designs. Stay tuned! ✨

Local volunteers are helping make the outdoors more accessible for people with vision impairments by assessing trails, n...
03/28/2026

Local volunteers are helping make the outdoors more accessible for people with vision impairments by assessing trails, noting tactile features, and supporting guided birding experiences that use descriptive audio. Their work is opening Virginia’s parks and wildlife areas to more visitors than ever. Read more! Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

One of the reasons so many of us love this area is that in times of reflection or stress, through every season, the beauty, the wonder, and the solace of nature is freely available to everyone. Or is it?  Examining that question has spurred efforts to make natural and recreational sites more access...

While touring the Virginia Tech campus, students stopped by the interior design studio to learn about interior design.Vi...
03/27/2026

While touring the Virginia Tech campus, students stopped by the interior design studio to learn about interior design.Virginia Tech

After lunch, students are getting ready to tour the Virginia Tech campus. Before the tour, VRCBVI Orientation and Mobili...
03/27/2026

After lunch, students are getting ready to tour the Virginia Tech campus. Before the tour, VRCBVI Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor Marc Companion gives a short lesson about how to use a cane for safe travel. Virginia Tech

Day 3 of Blind Design is here! Students are excited and ready to see what the day will bring. Virginia Tech
03/27/2026

Day 3 of Blind Design is here! Students are excited and ready to see what the day will bring. Virginia Tech

Students are getting ready to hear architect Chris Downey talk about designing buildings for people who are blind Virgin...
03/26/2026

Students are getting ready to hear architect Chris Downey talk about designing buildings for people who are blind Virginia Tech

Address

397 Azalea Avenue, Headquarters
Richmond, VA
23227

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18043713140

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