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SYRACUSE VA ACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT | SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

Provides inpatient rehabilitation care for a variety of issues related to mobility, self-care, communication, swallowing, memory, and cognitive issues due to a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and/or other orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.

What's Here

Inpatient Rehabilitation
Orientation and Mobility Training
Prosthetic Devices
Music Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Amputee Rehabilitation

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (VR) - NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR BLIND - SYRACUSE REGION

Offers guidance and counseling to assist consumers who are legally blind find or retain employment. Vocational counselors work with the consumer to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). The IPE acts as a road map to guide the consumer toward their employment goals. Goals vary, and include preparing for and finding a job, continuing at a current workplace or maintaining a household independently.

What's Here

Daily Living Aids
Career Counseling
Orientation and Mobility Training
Blind Mobility Aids
Specialized Information and Referral
Low Vision Aids
Assistive Technology Training

CHILDREN'S SERVICES - NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR BLIND - SYRACUSE REGION

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.

What's Here

Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Low Vision Aids
Case/Care Management
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Information
Orientation and Mobility Training

ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. - CHILDREN'S SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC

Skills instruction for infants, pre-schoolers and school-age children to age 14 using teaching tools such as: speech assisted learning to teach pre-Braille skills storybooks with large-print, Braille and tactile illustrations toys using audio, motion and visual stimulation to teach pre-mobility skills

What's Here

Braille and Tactile Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training

LOW VISION CENTER - AVRE | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT

A low vision clinic for those who are legally blind that provides exams as well as a place to receive prescribed and recommended devises.

What's Here

Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
Eye Care
Blind Mobility Aids
Large Print Materials/Collections
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Eye Screening
Orientation and Mobility Training
Glasses/Contact Lenses
Daily Living Aids
Low Vision Aids

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SERVICES | CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CABVI)

Teaches blind and visually impaired individuals techniques for determining locations and traveling safely in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Area of instruction include indoor navigation, community travel, public transportation, street crossings, sighted guide techniques, vision and sensory training, use of a cane and other mobility tools, route planning, and spatial and environmental concept and development.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training

ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT - REHABILITATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC

Helps consumers reach or maintain independence with homemaking, communication, outdoor mobility and employment skills and adjustment to vision loss.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Independent Living Skills Instruction

VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES | GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES

* Offers vision rehabilitation services for individuals with vision that includes: Low Vision Evaluations - specialized lenses, visual aids, magnifiers. InSight Shop - full service non-optical store, offering adaptive devices, visual aids, talking watches & clocks, cooking aids, large print items, frames, magnifiers, lighting, and adapted toys for sale. Vision Rehabilitation/adaptive skills training for activities of daily living. Orientation and mobility travel training. Social work/case management services. Support groups available - 3rd TU of month 10:00AM-12:00PM. Call for accessibility needs. * Offers vocational/employment services that include: assessment, placement, job supports and training, follow-up. * Offers Adaptive Technology services - to support vocational/educational goals - adaptations for computers, specialized software and hardware by referral of a New York State Commission for the Blind vocational rehabilitation counselor.* Provides children's services that include: Monthly recreation programs for children who are legally blind and their families. Parent support/education group/Family Resource Center.* Provides community education and outreach services.

What's Here

Eye Care
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Academic Counseling
Eye Screening
Career Counseling
Long Term Case/Care Management
Vocational Rehabilitation
Special Libraries
Public Awareness/Education
Computer Donation Programs
Supported Employment
Social Clubs/Events
Day Rehabilitation
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Nutrition Education
Visual/Reading Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Education

INDEPENDENT LIVING/ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND - ALBANY DISTRICT OFFICE

The Adaptive Living Program (ALP), is for people who need training and services to assist them in living at home and in the community. In most cases, the consumer has to be over the age of 55, unless they have circumstances where they do not want to pursue employment. The ALP program provides Adjustment Counseling, Rehab Teaching, and Orientation & Mobility. NYSCB contracts with a number of private agencies for the blind who go to consumer's homes to provide services. The primary benefit of this program is to allow senior citizens who are experiencing vision loss to function more independently in daily activities.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance

NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | 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.

What's Here

Vocational Rehabilitation
Braille Instruction
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Disability Rights Groups
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services (Service Group)

What's Here

Job Search / Placement
Orientation and Mobility Training
Group Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Eye Screening
Vocational Rehabilitation
Low Vision Aids
Specialized Information and Referral
Eye Care

Health Care Services - Article 28 Clinic - Aspire of WNY

Provides comprehensive primary medical services, women's health services, podiatry, physical therapy, counseling, speech augmentative communication, and a seating and mobility clinic.

What's Here

Podiatry / Foot Care
General Counseling Services
General Medical Care
Physical Therapy
Artificial Speech / Augmentative Communication Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Women's Health Centers
Seating / Positioning Aids

CHILDREN'S MOBILITY TRAINING AND RESOURCE INFORMATION | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYS CB) HUDSON VALLEY REGION

Provides consultations and advocacy, along with referrals for education and community resources. Also may provide low vision exams, mobility instruction, life skills instruction and aid in social adjustment.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Specialized Information and Referral

Disability Information and Support Services | Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.

What's Here

Disease / Disability Information
Mobility Aids
Visual Impairments
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Low Vision Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training

SUFFOLK - COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - SUFFOLK COUNTY

Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, social casework and counseling services.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Braille Instruction

REHABILITATION THERAPY - THERAPY CONNECTION | MIDHUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF WESCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER

Provides the rehabilitation and support for individual recovering from illness, injury or elective surgery. Services include physical and occupational therapy, disease/disability specific rehabilitation and sports-related medical care.

What's Here

Therapeutic Exercise
Physical Therapy
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services
Sports Medicine
Orientation and Mobility Training
Occupational Therapy

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND MOBILITY TRAINING | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYS CB) HUDSON VALLEY REGION

Works with adults to achieve their vocational goals, and provides counseling in social adjustment and training in life skills, communication, and mobility.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training

GUIDE DOG SERVICES | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. Each person must complete a 25 day in-residence training program at the Foundation. Each graduate receives a dog, its equipment, a comprehensive training program and after-care services without charge.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Service Animals
Mobility Aids
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Volunteer Opportunities

MOBILITY TRAINING | SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER

SAIL provides assessment, advice, and training to individuals with disabilities, family members and other interested parties concerning mobility. Services focus on improving an individual's ability to fully access their home and community, and may include adaptive equipment loan and/or acquisition as well as travel training.

What's Here

Travel Training for Older Adults / People With Disabilities
Orientation and Mobility Training

VISION TRAINING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS | ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ROCKLAND COUNTY

Services for persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Rehabilitation, counseling, orientation, mobility instruction and independent living skills education are available. Friendly visiting and support groups are also offered.

What's Here

Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Friendly Visiting
Orientation and Mobility Training

NASSAU - COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - NASSAU COUNTY

Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, and low-vision services. Also offers social casework and counseling services

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Braille Instruction

SYRACUSE VA ACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT | SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

Provides inpatient rehabilitation care for a variety of issues related to mobility, self-care, communication, swallowing, memory, and cognitive issues due to a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and/or other orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.

What's Here

Music Therapy
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Amputee Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Prosthetic Devices
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Orientation and Mobility Training

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

* Instructs blind or visually impaired persons to travel safely and independently by learning or relearning the use of all sensory input (touch, sound, remaining vision) and through the use of travel aids, white cane, and sighted guide training. Skills are taught by a New York State-certified orientation and mobility instructor.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Mobility Aids

INDEPENDENT LIVING/ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND - ALBANY DISTRICT OFFICE

The Adaptive Living Program (ALP), is for people who need training and services to assist them in living at home and in the community. In most cases, the consumer has to be over the age of 55, unless they have circumstances where they do not want to pursue employment. The ALP program provides Adjustment Counseling, Rehab Teaching, and Orientation & Mobility. NYSCB contracts with a number of private agencies for the blind who go to consumer's homes to provide services. The primary benefit of this program is to allow senior citizens who are experiencing vision loss to function more independently in daily activities.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance

ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND | GLENS FALLS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Provides education, rehabilitation teaching, and orientation and mobility training for the blind.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training