Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Programs - Approved

• Provides information and support for families and their children birth to 22 years old who are blind or visually impaired. Services may include technical assistance, resources on educational trainings, information on deaf and blind services and assistance with finding local resources.
• • Owner
    Lisa Gourley
  • Created On
    04-13-2020
  • Updated On
    02-21-2024
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Office of the Ombudsman
  • Phone
    (877) 787-8999
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    blindchildrensprogram@hhs.texas.gov
  • Alt Name
    BEST Program
  • Alt Phone
    N/A
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    bestprogram@hhsc.state.tx.us
  • Address
    4733 East Lancaster Avenue
  • Address 2
    MC: 1469
  • City
    Fort Worth
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    03-05-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Texas Health and Human Services
  • Zip Code
    76103

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired
  • FAQ
    https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired/blindness-education-screening-treatment-best-program
  • BEST Application for Treatment
    https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/forms/6000-6999/form-6499-application-treatment
  • Online Application
    https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/form-6499-best-application.pdf

• Detailed Information

  • BCVDDAP blind children's specialist works with each child and family to create a service plan tailored to the child's needs and circumstances. BEST provides free vision screenings and financial assistance to Texas residents for medically urgent eye treatment with a referral from your ophthalmologist.
    

    BCVDD Services:

    Technical assistance and consultation services

    Resources on educational intervener trainings

    Information on deaf/blindness, including effective strategies to support children with combined hearing and vision loss.

    Information and support in finding local, state and national resources.

    Where Do I Apply?

    Call the Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999, select a language and then select Option 3. You also can submit your request online.

    For the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program, you can also email BlindChildrensProgram@hhs.texas.gov.

    For DBMD, contact the interest list at 877-438-5658. For questions about DBMD, please email: DBMDPolicy@hhs.texas.gov 

    
    

    BEST Services:  

    BEST provides free vision screenings and financial assistance to Texas residents for medically urgent eye treatment with a referral from your ophthalmologist.

    To be eligible for the program, you must: Be at least 18 years of age, a Texas resident, not have insurance or any other resource in which to pay for treatment, not be legally blind.

    From 6499 must be completed and include: physician fee, anesthesiology fee, and facility fee.

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