Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Empowering Students to Pursue Possibilities
TSBVI is a leading center of educational expertise and resources for all Texas students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
Learn More About TSBVIPreparing Students for Success
TSBVI partners with schools, families, communities, and organizations to transform educational outcomes for students, ages birth to 22.
More About TSBVIThere are about 11,000 children and young adults identified as blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in Texas.
Of those students identified, 8,300+ receive special education services.
Of those students, about 800 are deafblind.
Programs & Student Life
![A young girl uses a pair of binoculars.](https://www.tsbvi.edu/wp-content/uploads/assets/images/home/hpp-2015-stp-lowvision-20.jpg)
![tactile graphic and math in braille with hands](https://www.tsbvi.edu/wp-content/uploads/assets/images/home/hpp-math-pie-chart.jpg)
Short-Term Programs
Offering online and in-person group and individualized classes for students with visual impairment throughout the school year. Students participate in classes and activities with peers from across the State of Texas.
Short-Term Programs![Three students on stage in costumes performing a play](https://www.tsbvi.edu/wp-content/uploads/assets/images/home/hpp-wardrobe-beast-belle.jpg)
K–12 Comprehensive Programs
A public school program on the continuum of special education placement options for students, ages 6-22, who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind in Texas.
K-12 Comprehensive Programs![Student working in a kitchen frying food with another student in background](https://www.tsbvi.edu/wp-content/uploads/assets/images/home/hpp-bistro-chanel-nathan-fry.jpg)
Transition
Providing a variety of opportunities to prepare students for life beyond their K-12 education.
Transition![Student tie-dying outside with a staff member at a picnic table](https://www.tsbvi.edu/wp-content/uploads/assets/images/home/hpp-walic-tie-dye-cydnee.jpg)
Summer Programs
Offering multiple enrichment classes for students with visual impairment on our campus in Austin, TX.
Summer Programs