Connecticut Low Vision and Blindness Resources

Connecticut Resources

New England Low Vision and Blindness offers Connecticut (CT)
a full suite of low vision and blindness products and training services.

Top Low Vision and Blindness Resource in Connecticut (CT)

New England Low Vision and Blindness: (NELVB)

What sets NELVB apart is our proven expertise across three key areas:

Technology
We offer clients access to nearly 100% of the industry's leading brands—providing the widest range of top-shelf assistive technology solutions available.

Training
Our personalized training is delivered by seasoned Assistive Technology Specialists who are tested, trusted, and deeply experienced—ensuring each client receives the guidance they need to succeed.

Care
Above all, we are defined by the compassionate, client-centered care we provide to everyone we serve.

Our Location:

799 West Boylston Street
Suite 140
Worcester, MA 01606

(888) 211-6933

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At New England Low Vision and Blindness (NELVB), we empower individuals of all ages through compassionate care, personalized training, and leading-edge assistive technology. As a full-service provider, we offer nearly every solution for low vision and blindness—many of which can be brought right to your door.

Our experienced Assistive Technology Specialists help clients find and learn the right tools to meet personal, educational, and professional goals. We provide expert guidance on low vision aids, magnifiers, blindness products, iOS and Android accessibility, Amazon Alexa, and macular degeneration resources—ensuring complete support for your journey.

Visit our showroom or schedule a no-obligation assessment at home, school, or work for a relaxed, one-on-one demonstration.

Additional Connecticut Resources:

Eye Care Professionals

Dr. Kimberly Stevens, O.D.
649 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Phone:  203-336-2444
E-mail:  ks@drkimstevens.com
Website: http://www.drkimstevens.com

Provides low vision examinations for:

  • Adults who are legally blind
  • Children who are legally blind or visually impaired
  • Infants and preschoolers who are visually impaired or legally blind
  • Children or adults with multiple significant disabilities
  • Clients who are non-verbal
  • Clients who are DeafBlind
  • Clients whose primary language is Spanish
  • Does CCTV Evaluations

Doctors:

  • Dr. Kimberly Stevens, O.D.
  • Office is wheelchair accessible
    60 Montowese Street
    Branford, CT  06405

    Website: www.branfordoptometric.com
    Phone:  203-488-9544
    Fax:  203-481-2028

    Provides low vision examinations for:

    • Adults who are legally blind
    • Children who are legally blind or visually impaired
    • Infants and preschoolers who are legally blind or visually impaired
    • Children or adults with multiple significant disabilities
    • Clients who are non-verbal
    • Clients who are Deaf-Blind
    • Does CCTV Evaluations

    Doctors:

    • Dr. Anthony Hernandez
    • Dr. Brian Lynch O.D.

    Family Eye Care of Orange, PC
    501 Boston Post Road
    Suite 13
    Orange, CT 06477

    Email: info@familyeyecareorange.com
    Phone: 203-795-3937
    Fax: 203-891-0737

    Website: www.familyeyecareorange.com

    Provides low vision examinations for:
    Adults with low vision

    Doctors:

    • Dr. Harsida Desai, O.D.

    Future Eye Care
    175 Main Street South
    Woodbury, CT 06798

    Phone: (203) 263-3391
    Email: futureeyecare2020@gmail.com

    Doctors:

    • Dr. Kenneth Burke, O.D.

    Veo Vision Center
    240 Indian River Road, Unit C-3
    Orange, CT 06477

    Phone: (203) 553-9797
    Website: veovisioncenter.com

    Provides low vision examinations for:

    • Children who are legally blind or visually impaired
    • Infants and preschoolers who are legally blind or visually impaired
    • Children or adults with multiple, significant disabilities
    • Clients who are non-verbal
    • Clients who are DeafBlind
    • Clients whose primary language is Spanish or Portuguese
    • Adults who are legally blind

    Dr. Rocio Alicia, O.D.
    Email: Rocio@veovisioncenter.com

    Veterans Administration

    287 West St #3501
    Rocky Hill, CT 06067

    Phone: (860) 616-3600
    Website: https://portal.ct.gov/

    950 Campbell Avenue

    Bldg 2, 2nd Floor

    West Haven, CT 06516

    Phone: (203) 932-5711 / (203) 932-2175

    Website: https://www.va.gov/connecticut-health-care/

    Educational Resources

    Website: https://portal.ct.gov/services/education

    Government Agencies

    Department of Rehabilitation Services
    184 Windsor Avenue
    Windsor, Connecticut 06095

    Phone: (860) 602-4000
    Email: brian.sigman@ct.gov
    Website: http://www.ct.gov/besb

    Healthcare Providers  (Pending)

    Non-Profit Organizations

    55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
    Hartford, CT 06105

    Phone: (860) 424-4881
    Website:
    Visit Website: ttp://cttechact.com/

    120 Holcomb Street
    Hartford, CT 06112

    Phone: (860) 242-2274
    Email: info@oakhillct.org
    Website: www.oakhillct.org

    Funding Resources

    Offers a low-interest loan program through the Assistive Technology Loan Program (ATLP) to help purchase assistive devices, along with a donation-based equipment exchange for gently used technology.

    Website: cttechact.com