About DVI
Letter from the Director
The Division for the Visually Impaired is the State’s oldest agency with a history dating from 1909. That year the State Legislature made a $1500 appropriation and passed a bill establishing the Delaware Commission for the Blind. Two “Divisions” were established for the care and training of the blind. One Division was for the northern part of the State and the other for the southern part of the State. Our total budget for this statewide program is now over $9 million. Our Division is now organized into three primary programs, which include Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living. Additionally there are two direct employment units: Delaware Industries for the Blind and the Business Enterprise Program. Finally there are support services including: Materials Center, Volunteer Services, Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision Services, Training Center Services, Fiscal Operations, and Information Systems Support.
We are very pleased to be working with the many fine people in the visually impaired community. In addition we work with other State agencies and many other organizations and groups to insure the maximum services possible are provided. The demands on staff are challenging but this resourceful team is well educated, motivated, and confident in their ability to improve the lives of those with whom they work.
I am proud of my staff and consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to work with them and all the people in the visually impaired community. I have met many of our clients and intend to continue to greet new friends. We at DVI will do our very best to offer critical services in a timely and professional manner. Please use our website to help understand who we are, how we might help, and how to communicate with us. We are here to support your efforts.
Sincerely,
Cynthia B. Lovell
Director
