Nevada Department of EducationNevada Department of Education

Visual Impairments and Blindness

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines “visual impairment including blindness” as an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child's educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness.

Please contact your vision services department for more information.

Washoe County School District Vision Impairment Services Dept.

Early Intervention Programs Birth-3 years old (babies and toddlers)

Nevada Early Intervention Services:

  • Elko (775) 753-1214
  • Ely (775) 289-1622
  • Winnemucca (775) 623-6593 Ext. 7
  • Reno (775) 688-1341
  • Carson City (775) 687 - 0101
  • Las Vegas (702) 486-7670