INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM | VISIONS-SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013
Voice - Main
Voice - Main - Senior Center Director
Spanish, Arabic, Russian
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Westchester County, NY
Rockland County, NY
Description
Recruits and trains high school students in assisting blind senior in their homes and at Selis Manor (New York City). The Youth provide companionship, escort, and assist with reading and shopping.
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VISIONS-SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Provides vision rehabilitation, educational and training programs for people of all ages with blindness or severe vision loss. Publications include audio books for newly blind individuals teaching independent living skills and instruction manuals for teachers of blind adults and elders.