VisAbility - Employment Supportive Services

1816 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility

All individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or who have related disabilities qualify for our programs. We are committed to providing the very best in training and essential services. Students ages 14 to 21, blind or vision impaired who receive vision services. Through Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3 or school district qualify for our Pre-Employment Training Services.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

(412) 368-4074

Voice

(412) 368-4400

Voice

Application process

Call or email for information.

Fees

Our fee structure differs for each program. Please contact the Information and Referral Specialist at 412.368.4400 or [email protected] to determine eligibility and fee amounts.

Service area

Allegheny, PA
Armstrong, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Cambria, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Indiana, PA
Lawrence, PA
Mercer, PA
Somerset, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA

Description

Assists employers in retaining, recruiting, and hiring qualified workers. Job seekers are assisted in finding competitive employment. Services include resume and interview preparation, job-seeking skill development, community-based assessments, work site analysis for accommodations, job coaching supports, and follow-up services.

What's Here

Prevocational Training Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs Job Development Friendly Visiting Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Special Education Classes/Centers

Providing organization

VisAbility

Offers training, rehabilitation, and supportive services to help people who are blind, deaf-blind, or vision impaired. Our programs and services help individuals live safely and remain or become independent and self-sufficient. We provide instruction in Personal Adjustment to Blindness and Computer Access Technology. We offer day programs, vocational and employment services, Low Vision and Primary Vision services, and coordinate supported employment opportunities. Children's Vision Screening is also offered.