Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)

02/17/2026

This is all about student-centered transition planning. Hear from a teacher on how to empower students to take charge of their future.

August 29, 2017, The IRIS Center Transcript Transcript: Kelly Smoak We’re talking today with Kelly Smoak, a special education resource teacher at West Ashely High School in South Carolina (time: 9:15). Narrator: This interview is brought to you by the IRIS Center, a national center funded by the O...

02/16/2026

DBVI offices will be closed today, Monday, February 16th for George Washington Day. Offices will reopen tomorrow at normal time.

02/14/2026

💘 Love is in the air… and in the Braille! 💘
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the beauty of connection, whether it’s through words, touch, or heart.
Remember: Love isn’t something you see, it’s something you feel! ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at DBVI!

02/13/2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is making big moves for accessibility! With $4.5M in new federal grants, researchers are developing innovative tools to help individuals who are blind or vision impaired learn coding and access complex diagrams. Read more about these groundbreaking projects!

In the College of Engineering, Dianne Pawluk is working to make visual diagrams more accessible and computer programming more inclusive.

02/01/2026

Day 3 of Career Exploration-Sport and Rec.
On this final day of the Career Exploration program, parents are sharing how DBVI programs are changing their students’ lives—one family returning with excitement, another experiencing a in-person DBVI student program for the first time. Their stories show the powerful impact these programs make. Massanutten Resort Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

01/31/2026

DBVI students are taking part in an inspiring conversation with Alex, a world medalist speed skater, to learn about resiliency and perseverance. Students will also hear from the head of Human Resources at Massanutten and DBVI staff as they explore self-advocacy and the power of stepping outside their comfort zones. Massanutten Resort Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

01/31/2026

A moment of reflection—an opportunity for families to share what this type of program means not only for their student, but for them as well. Massanutten Resort Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

01/31/2026

As students geared up for Day 2 of DBVI’s Career Exploration in Sports & Rec, they kicked off the morning with a moment of motivation to start the day strong. Ready for the slopes! Massanutten Resort Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

01/30/2026

DBVI students and their families are heading to Massanutten Resort for an unforgettable Exploration in Sports & Recreation Program weekend! During this action-packed weekend, students will learn about exciting careers in adaptive sports and recreation, discover opportunities in inclusive athletics, and hit the slopes to experience adaptive skiing firsthand. The countdown is on—helmets ready, skis prepped, and let the mountain adventure begin! Massanutten Resort Mark Alan Andrews Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

01/28/2026

DBVI offices are still impacted by the winter weather. Below are office updates:

Delayed Openings:
Fairfax Regional Office: Opens at 9am
Metro Richmond Offices (DBVI HQ, LRC, VRCBVI, Richmond Regional): Opens at Noon

Closed:
Roanoke Regional Office
Staunton Regional Office
VIB- Charlottesville
VIB- Richmond

01/27/2026

UPDATED: The continued winter weather is effecting a number of DBVI offices on Tuesday, January 27th:

Closed:
- Fairfax Regional Office
- All Richmond Metro Offices (DBVI HQ, LRC, Richmond Regional Office, VRCBVI, VIB- Richmond)
- Roanoke Regional Office
- Staunton Regional Office
- VIB- Charlottesville

Opening at 11am:
- Bristol Regional Office

01/26/2026

Please stay safe Virginians when using generators. Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer!

Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning if the power goes out. Learn more about carbon monoxide at https://ow.ly/jW2z50Y3mUp