6540 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97206
503-774-6387
503-774-0585 (Fax)
www.blindenterprises.com
E-mail: blindent@aol.com

Blind Enterprises of Oregon (BEO) is a not-for-profit organization located in Portland, Oregon, providing name tapes and other embroidered products manufactured by blind and visually impaired individuals.

The mission of BEO is to promote opportunities that empower blind and visually impaired individuals to achieve their full potential in the work force. BEO provides on-the-job training and steady employment for blind and visually impaired employees.

Blindskills, Inc.
P.O. Box 5181
Salem, OR 97304-0181
800-860-4224 (Toll free)
503-581-4224
503-581-0178 (Fax)
E-mail: info@blindskills.com

The mission of Blindskills, Inc. is to disseminate resources and information to blind and visually impaired people and their families. Blindskills addresses this mission through its toll-free help line, web site, and bi-monthly publication, DIALOGUE: A World of ideas for Visually Impaired People of All Ages, which is available in five formats. Blindskills, Inc. also provides a toll-free number that can be used by anyone in the United States or Canada. 

628 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
800- 662-9226 (Toll free)
509-735-0699
509-735-4074 (Fax)
www.edithbishelcenter.org
E-mail: info@edithbishelcenter.org  

The Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is focused on the special requirements of the blind and visually impaired in southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon.

Programs and services include:

• Specialized low vision testing
• Training in daily living for the blind and visually impaired and their families
• Technology training
• Reading and writing devices, magnifiers, tape machines
• Braille and tape library
• Computer software for the blind and visually impaired
• Social and support programs

Oregon Health and Science University
Center for Health and Healing, 11th Floor
3303 SW Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
503-494-3098
Web site

Clinic services include:

• Comprehensive vision evaluations
• Counseling to help patients adapt to visual impairment
• Recommendation and dispensing of visual aids
• Referrals to community resources
• Provision of support services to patients and their families

Low Vision Rehabilitation
Scott M. Walters, O.D.
1022 NW 6th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
800-405-EYES (3937) (Toll free)
541-476-4545
www.eyecaregroup.net
E-mail: info@eyecaregroup.net

Low vision testing is available. Telescopic, microscopic, and new computer-based devices can be utilized to maximize visual performance for visually impaired patients. Oregon Law permits selected visually impaired individuals to drive with the use of bioptic telescopes.

Low Vision Services
Jessica Norris, O.D.
2715 SW Willetta Street, Suite B
Albany, OR 97321
541-926-5848
541-926-2873 (Fax)
www.eyecareassociates.net
E-mail: office@eyecareassociates.net

Services include a complete examination by an eye care professional and evaluation of low vision aids, including magnifying spectacles, magnifiers, telescopes, and closed circuit televisions.

535 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
888-202-5463 (Toll free)
971-673-1588
971-673-1577 (TTY)
971-673-1570 (Fax)
www.oregon.gov/Blind/index.shtml
E-mail: ocb.mail@state.or.us

The mission of the Oregon Commission for the Blind is to achieve full inclusion of visually impaired people in society by helping them make informed choices about individual goals and plans that can lead to successful employment, independent living, and social self-sufficiency.

Programs and services include:

• Vocational Services
• Career Center Services
• Business Services
• Independent Living
• Senior Services
• Youth Services
• Business Enterprises
• Technology Center

Administration Office
500 Summer Street, NE
Salem, OR 97301-1018
503-945-5880
503-945-5894 (TTY)
503-945-8991 (Fax)
www.oregon.gov/DHS/vr[link opens in new window]

Low Vision Services
Pacific University College of Optometry
511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-352-2500
503-224-2323
503-241-0222 (Fax)
Web site

Low Vision Services
9225 SW Hall Boulevard
Portland, OR 97223
800-448-2232 (Toll free)
503-684-8389
503-684-9359 (Fax)
www.visionnw.com
E-mail: marthaz@visionw.com

Vision Northwest serves people with vision loss in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They sponsor a network of vision loss support groups throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. These groups provide support and information to individuals dealing with sight loss.

Additional programs and services include:

• Low vision accessory store
• Information and referral
• Descriptive video lending library
• Independent living skills
• Individualized peer counseling