Blind and Low Vision Services

406-444-2590 | 877-296-1197 |111 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C | Helena MT | E-mail: [email protected]

406-751-5940 | 121 Financial Drive, Suite B | Kalispell

https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/blvs/ 

A State of Montana Agency, the goal of this program is to provide services to older visually impaired and blind individuals so they can live more independently.

406-208-3832 | Brittany McKinsey, CVLT, VIST Coordinator | Billings MT CBOC

https://bva.org

• The VIST Coordinator is a case manager who has major responsibility for the coordination of all services for legally blind veterans and their families. Duties include providing and/or arranging for the provision of appropriate treatment modalities, i.e. referrals to VA Blind Rehabilitation Centers and/or other services in order to enhance a blinded Veteran’s functioning level.
• Low Vision Clinic for Veterans is located in Fort Harrison. We care for Veterans who have a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with ordinary glasses, contact lenses or surgery. How do you get an appointment? If veterans are already participating in VA care, they can request their primary care provider or their VA eye doctor consult the Low Vision Clinic. If they are not receiving VA care (406) 447-7350, (406) 447-7460, (406) 447-7409, or 1 (877) 468-8387.

1-800-222-3937

https://aao.org/eyecare-america

If you are a US citizen or legal resident age 65 or older, have not seen an ophthalmologist in the last three years or more, and do not belong to an HMO or have veterans’ vision care, you may be eligible for free eye care services. 

877-243-5511 | U of M McGill Hall | 32 Campus Dr #29 Missoula

https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/

Montana Assistive Technology Program

(406) 771-6000 | (800) 882-6732 | 3911 Central Avenue | Great Falls MT 59405

https://www.msdbmustangs.org/

The Montana School for the Deaf & Blind provides comprehensive educational opportunities for Montana’s deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and visually impaired children

406-444-3159

www.lowvisionmt.org  

LVM addresses the diagnostic, emotional and technological needs of visually impaired individuals. They help access community, social and agency resources and make low vision equipment available for demonstration and evaluation. They also make referrals to peer and support groups.

406-442-9411 | 1802 W Park | Anaconda

https://www.mabsop.org/resources

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