Due to state funding holdbacks at this time we regretfully inform the public that ICBVI is unable to provide on-going and new services for this program through June 30, 2010.  Please contact the staff in your area for possible other resources to assist in sight restoration.  If any changes occur with funding we will update at that time.  Thanks ICBVI (10/1/2009) 


One of our programs is designed to pay for medical expenses related to procedures which preserve, stabilize and restore vision. The purpose of these services is to allow individuals to retain their independence at home or to maintain employment.  Examples would include cataract extraction, treatment for diabetic retinopathy, or any procedure expected to prevent the onset of legal blindness or make a significant improvement in functional vision.

The significant expense associated with these procedures often causes a patient to delay the procedure which may result in less effective or more complicated treatment. 

To qualify for these services an individual must meet the following criteria:

The individual must be without the necessary financial resources to secure the needed services. The financial needs evaluation is a very short process used to determine if the individual has the capacity to participate in some of the costs of their treatment.

The individual must be in danger of significant vision loss within 24 months. The ICBVI staff in collaboration with their ophthalmologic consultant will determine if there is immediate danger.

OR

Have legal or functional blindness.

The individual must be a resident of the State of Idaho for at least six (6) months and must be a US citizen or in the country legally.

Please contact an ICBVI office nearest you.

Boise Office
341 West Washington
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID  83720-0012
(208) 334-3220
Contact: Laurie Carlin, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, or email to lcarlin@icbvi.idaho.gov

Pocatello Office  
427 N Main Street, Ste. K
Pocatello, ID  83204-3016
(208) 236-6392
Contact: Marge Coulter, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, or email to mcoulter@icbvi.idaho.gov

Coeur d'Alene Office
2005 Ironwood Parkway, Ste. 222
Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814-2647
(208) 769-1441
Contact: Mary Johnson, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, or email to mjohnson@icbvi.idaho.gov

Lewiston Office
1118 F Street
Lewiston, ID  83501-1986
(208) 799-5009
Contact: Guyla Tiede, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, or email to gtiede@icbvi.idaho.gov

Twin Falls Office
1201 Falls Avenue E. Ste. 21
Twin Falls, ID  83301-3465
(208) 736-2140
Contact: Brenda Knight, Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, or email to bknight@icbvi.idaho.gov