* Offers a free place to learn about variety of devices that help people with hearing loss in challenging hearing situations. * Provides information and resource materials for each device.
* Offers a free place to learn about variety of devices that help people with hearing loss in challenging hearing situations. * Provides information and resource materials for each device.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
Provides assistive technology loans up to $30,000 for hearing and vision aids, communication devices, environmental adaptions, wheelchairs, and home or vehicle modifications.
Provides assistive technology loans up to $30,000 for hearing and vision aids, communication devices, environmental adaptions, wheelchairs, and home or vehicle modifications.
Provides Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) to help provide information, borrowing, and referral services to help improve people's access to assistive technology equipment and services.
Provides Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) to help provide information, borrowing, and referral services to help improve people's access to assistive technology equipment and services.
Provides optometry services to active duty military personnel including eye examinations, military spectacles, vision readiness screening, and refractive surgery.
Provides optometry services to active duty military personnel including eye examinations, military spectacles, vision readiness screening, and refractive surgery.
Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.
Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.
10 computer stations equipped with accessible software programs, hardware devices and internet access for clients can try out accessible technology, practice adaptive computer skills, prepare resumes and conduct job searches. Some software applications can: magnify text on computer scree) read text with voice output allow voice activation control of the computer and dictationEquipment includes: refreshable Braille displays adapted keyboards with Brailled keys or large keys in high contrast colors closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) portable video magnifiers management devices: recording, scanning and note-taking Braille embossers devices that use GPS or satellite guidance to give additional orientation information to blind travelers
10 computer stations equipped with accessible software programs, hardware devices and internet access for clients can try out accessible technology, practice adaptive computer skills, prepare resumes and conduct job searches. Some software applications can: magnify text on computer scree) read text with voice output allow voice activation control of the computer and dictationEquipment includes: refreshable Braille displays adapted keyboards with Brailled keys or large keys in high contrast colors closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) portable video magnifiers management devices: recording, scanning and note-taking Braille embossers devices that use GPS or satellite guidance to give additional orientation information to blind travelers
The objective of the lending closet is to allow children with disabilities to use the equipment to determine if it would be beneficial for them in the long term. Space is also available for therapists to meet with clients and their families, with access to the Sensory Room and equipment as needed.
The objective of the lending closet is to allow children with disabilities to use the equipment to determine if it would be beneficial for them in the long term. Space is also available for therapists to meet with clients and their families, with access to the Sensory Room and equipment as needed.
Dedicated to preserving vision and to providing crucially needed vision health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss, through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy enabling people with low vision and blindness enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. Call or visit website for more information.
Dedicated to preserving vision and to providing crucially needed vision health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss, through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy enabling people with low vision and blindness enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. Call or visit website for more information.
Provides evaluation and training for individuals (children and adults) who are unable to use speech as a primary means of communication to help express their needs, wants, ideas and maintain control of their lives. This program is available for children and adults with disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Autism spectrum, Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, traumatic brain injury, impairment from a stroke or throat surgery, using variety of technology as well as state of the art equipment.
Provides evaluation and training for individuals (children and adults) who are unable to use speech as a primary means of communication to help express their needs, wants, ideas and maintain control of their lives. This program is available for children and adults with disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Autism spectrum, Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, traumatic brain injury, impairment from a stroke or throat surgery, using variety of technology as well as state of the art equipment.
Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.
Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
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.
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.
* Provides full service durable medical equipment products and services for a variety of medical needs. Lifts and ramps for car, home, etc. Services include delivery.* Offers home mobility/accessibility evaluations for patients needs.
* Provides full service durable medical equipment products and services for a variety of medical needs. Lifts and ramps for car, home, etc. Services include delivery.* Offers home mobility/accessibility evaluations for patients needs.
Provides eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial difficulties.Online application has $10 fee and online glasses can be ordered once approved.
Provides eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial difficulties.Online application has $10 fee and online glasses can be ordered once approved.
NYSCB provides rehabilitation services to children who are legally blind. Early intervention, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services are all key to maximizing the future independence of each child.
NYSCB provides rehabilitation services to children who are legally blind. Early intervention, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services are all key to maximizing the future independence of each child.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills instruction, peer support services, advocacy, and community integration services to individuals with disabilities in order to empower them to live within the community and maintain independence.
Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.
Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
Offers rehabilitation services to the blind and visually impaired where case workers go out to individuals homes for assessment and in home rehabilitation related to vision loss, providing cane travel, homemaker training, adaptive reading devices (low vision), talking watches and clocks, and general training in blindness rehabilitation.
Offers rehabilitation services to the blind and visually impaired where case workers go out to individuals homes for assessment and in home rehabilitation related to vision loss, providing cane travel, homemaker training, adaptive reading devices (low vision), talking watches and clocks, and general training in blindness rehabilitation.