North Dakota Vision Services, Programs at the School for the Blind

Program Tidbits

Eligibility: Students who are visually impaired (low vision or blind), and who are functioning at or near grade level are eligible to attend.
Directions to NDVS/SB: From Interstate 29 take Hwy. #2 exit (Gateway Drive), east to Stanford Road and then turn South (right), turn east (left) at Sixth Avenue North. Please use the East Entrance door by the playground.
Arrival and Departure Time: Students should arrive between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday night or by 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. An evening meal is provided on Sunday. Departure time is at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
What to Bring: Casual clothes, appropriate outdoor clothing, pajamas, robe, modest swimwear, toiletries - including comb or hairbrush, small amount of spending money, gym shoes, phone card - optional, any over the counter medicines your child may need (Tylenol, cough syrup, Rolaids, etc..)
Homework/Assignments: The case manager, vision consultant, or teacher at the local school may contact us with questions or instructions when collecting and preparing the assignments your student/child will be bringing.
Contacting Your Child: 701-795-2700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; 701-795-2728 after 4:30 p.m.
Questions: Contact Deborah Johnsen at 701-795-2721 djohnsen@nd.gov