ABVI-Goodwill Vision Rehabilitation Services assist people to find appropriate services and community resources that may help them. Once functional vision is determined, low vision magnifiers and aids may be prescribed.
Specialized training is given on how to use such devices in the person's home, school, and work.
The Low Vision Center is staffed with an ophthalmologist, optometrists, an optician staff, and an opthamic assistant. Students are referred to the program by their school nurse. VCFK is a partnership between Monroe County School Health Nurses and private eye care professional who volunteer their services. Through information sessions, telephone support, and short term counselling, social workers aid consumers and their families with the adjustment to the loss of vision. In addition to dealing with the emotional aspects of vision loss, sessions provide information on services, housing, financial management, how to access transportation, benefits, medical advocacy, socialization and recreation.