departments & agencies
adult social services / services for the blind
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5814
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:
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
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.