 Students, ages 6 through 21, who are blind, deafblind, or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, are eligible for consideration for services at TSBVI.Founded in 1856, the school is currently located at 1100 West 45th Street in Austin and serves not only the local community but also most of the blind children in other schools across the state.The school has special equipment and classroom routines tailored to blind students, and according to a 2008 "Texas Monthly" article, blind students who previously attended ordinary public schools had a positive reception to TSBVI after enrolling there.