NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:
Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.
Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.
Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.
Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.
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211 Mid New York
Physical Address
100 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
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Fax
(315) 423-5416
Fax
(315) 423-5416
Website
Application process
Call for information and services
Fee
None
Eligibility
No restrictions
Languages
Abenaki, Acholi, Afrikaans, French, Spanish
Service area
Herkimer County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York Cayuga County, New York Broome County, New York Jefferson County, New York Oneida County, New York Tioga County, New York Onondaga County, New York Oswego County, New York Tompkins County, New York Madison County, New York Chenango County, New York Cortland County, New York Lewis County, New York
Agency info
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, child care, prevention, domestic volence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).