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.

Physical Address

100 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Fax

(315) 423-5416

Voice

(315) 484-3201

Other | alternate number

Voice

(315) 423-5425

Other | district manager

Voice

(315) 423-5417

Other | reception

Voice

(315) 423-5425

Other | district manager

Voice

(315) 423-5417

Other | reception

Voice

(315) 484-3201

Other | alternate number

Fax

(315) 423-5416

Application process

Call for information and services

Fee

None

Eligibility

No restrictions

Languages

Abenaki, Acholi, Afrikaans, French, Spanish

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).