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Services For The Blind  

Services 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

Adult Services: Services For The Blind

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
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Medical Eye Care applications are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 4 p.m.

Appointment Procedure

Phone Call

What to bring with you

  • Social Security card
  • Income Verification

Contact Information

Cheryl Simcox
Supervisor
(828) 250-5870
cheryl.simcox@buncombecounty.org

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