Vermont Association for the Blind and
Visually Impaired (VABVI)

The Central Vermont Mini Center, located in Montpelier, is a training facility for people coping with vision loss. Consumers using the Mini Center are learning to live a new way, gaining the skills, training, and support they need. Whether they are working in the modified kitchen, trying out one of the many closed circuit televisions, trading ideas with other visually impaired friends, or learning about the latest aids and appliances, the Mini Center provides space that is conducive to regaining independence in a setting that is non-threatening and supportive.

The Mini Center has improved the timeliness and quality of service while saving staff time and cutting costs. It is an efficient way of providing our clients with access to services, technology and training, by supplementing the services we currently provide itinerantly to approximately 400 clients from six counties.