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Service to the Blind and Visually Impared

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) is to provide individualized rehabilitation services that result in optimal employment and independent living outcomes for citizens who are blind or visually impaired.

State Plan

Each year SBVI submits an Annual Report to the Governor of South Dakota and the Commissioner for the Rehabilitation Services Administration.  To access the 2012 Annual Report, please click on 2012 SBVI Annual Report.

To access a text-only version, click on Text-Only 2012 Annual Report

To access the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired state plan: FFY 2013 State Plan

When life offers challenges BURNNIE learns there are choices to be made. Trevor teaches BURNNIE that only a positive attitude will help him conquer the obstacles of his newfound blindness.   To watch an excerpt from Better or Bitter filmed at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind: Click Here

Eric, Levada and Will, who are seen in this 30 Second Public Service Announcement, are just three examples of people who have benefitted from SBVI's services.

SBVI materials

If you or someone you know has vision loss and could benefit from our services, click on this

Referral Form.  Complete and send to SBVI via postal service, fax, or submit via email.

Over the years, the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) has received donations from individuals in memory of loved ones.  SBVI is extremely grateful for the generosity.  If you wish to make a donation or memorial to SBVI, please contact the Director at 605.773.5478 or toll free at 1.800.265.9684.  To view a list of the donors, follow this link SBVI Memorial List

To view a tribute to Clara Acker, click on Clara Acker Memorial