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Main content   Buncombe County Government - Departments & Agencies		 Buncombe County Department of Social Services
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40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5814

 

    

Adult Social Services: Services For The Blind

Adult Social Services: Services For The BlindServices to the Blind provides assistance to eligible blind and/or visually impaired persons.This program is administered by the Buncombe County Department of Social Services.

 
Services For The Blind Include:


Medical Eye Care and Independent Living Skills. The Medical Eye Care Program offers financial assistance for eye care (eye exams, glasses, medications and surgery) based on clients' medical needs and income.

Independent Living Skills provides an in-home assessment of client's needs related to visual impairments and legal blindness. Services include rehabilitation, mobility training, vocation assessments, referrals to community resources and family/individual adjustment counseling/education. Eligibility is based on review of a physician's eye report.

 
Hours of Operation:


Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Medical Eye Care applications are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 4 pm

 

Appointment Procedure


Phone Call

 

What to bring with you

 

  • Social Security card
  • Income Verification

 

Contact Information


Caroline Levi
Supervisor
(828) 250-5890
caroline.levi@buncombecounty.org

 

 

For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services For Adults section.

 

    
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