Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
Assists PA residents who are blind or visually impaired to secure and maintain employment and independence. Provides training and adaptive devices to assist with adjustment to vision loss.
8 West Market Street
Suite 200
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Eligibility: Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired, services all ages. Income guidelins for the purchase of cost services. Call for information.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (570) 826-2011
  • (800) 634-2060 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (717) 787-8826 - Fax
Email Address: jmertz@state.pa.us
Fee Amounts: Some service are in-house and cost free; others are exempt from income guidelines.
Intake Procedure: Telephone, internet for more information or call to schedule an appointment.
Geographical Area: Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming
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Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
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