Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia

Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia (VRS) is dedicated to assisting individuals who are blind or visually impaired so they may function independently in all of their environments. VRS provides practical tools and proven techniques to help our clients carry out their daily activities.

Our certified instructors build a custom plan of service based on the needs of each individual client.

VRS History

VRS was founded in 1983 by Sarah Sentell Scott a Cobb County resident, who at the age of 42 lost her vision and found few services to help her. We are here for you.
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Accreditation

Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC). NAC is the only accrediting body that solely focuses on standards and best practices for blind and low vision services with the consumer in mind. Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia has demonstrated that it meets or exceeds the standards set by NAC for delivery of blind and low vision services. The determination for accreditation is a rigorous process that involves self-examination by the organization, an on-site peer review to verify processes and procedures by a team of professionals serving in the field and a review of the findings by the NAC Accreditation Committee. NAC congratulates Vision Rehabilitation Service of Georgia on its accredited status.

Services are supported in part by funds from the United Way in Cobb County, Cobb County Government, contracts with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Project Independence, and school systems as well as various grants and private donations.  A private nonprofit organization under IRS guidelines, VRS is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services.

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