Visual Impairment Services

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Contact Information

VA Boston Heath Care System
Contact: Kathleen Gabriel, Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator
Email Address: kathleen.gabriel@va.gov
Phone: 857-364-5543
Alternate Phone: 617-232-9500 x45543

150 South Huntington Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Visual Impairment Services

Narrative

Common conditions:

  • macular degeneration
  • diabetic eye disease
  • glaucoma
  • corneal diseases
  • retinitis pigmentosa
  • uveitis
  • stroke
  • injury-related vision loss

We help you get back the confidence and skills you need to lead an independent, fulfilling life after vision loss.

Service Types

  • Door to Door-Lift
  • Door to Door-Nonlift
  • Equipment - Repair
  • Financial Assistance
  • Inpatient
  • Inpatient-Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient-Substance Abuse
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skills Training
  • Speech Therapy
  • Transportation - Volunteers

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Case Management
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Financial Assistance
  • Financial Planning
  • Independent Living
  • Medical
  • Mental Health
  • Support Groups
  • Transportation

Populations Served

  • Blind
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Services at School
  • Services at Work
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds