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NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Provides a school for legally blind and multiply disabled students. Offers day, five-day and seven-day ICF program options, OT, PT, speech, music and recreation therapies, O&M, APE, behavioral services and social work.
Provides a school for legally blind and multiply disabled students. Offers day, five-day and seven-day ICF program options, OT, PT, speech, music and recreation therapies, O&M, APE, behavioral services and social work.
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Physical Therapy
Residential Special Schools
Music Therapy
Speech Therapy
Adapted Physical Education
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Recreational Therapy
Public Special Schools
Health Services | A.P. Darling Low Vision Center
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.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Braille Instruction
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.
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
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Training
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Braille Instruction
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Information
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.
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
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance
Orientation and Mobility Training
ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
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.
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.
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Orientation and Mobility Training
Blind Mobility Aids
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.
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.
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Orientation and Mobility Training
Blind Mobility Aids
Low Vision Aids
Assistive Technology Training
Daily Living Aids
Specialized Information and Referral
Career Counseling
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.
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.
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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Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Braille Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Information
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
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.
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.
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Amputee Rehabilitation
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Music Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Recreational Therapy
Prosthetic Devices
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
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
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
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Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille and Tactile Aids
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.
* 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.
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Eye Screening
Long Term Case/Care Management
Academic Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Vocational Education
Visual/Reading Aids
Social Clubs/Events
Computer Donation Programs
Eye Care
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Nutrition Education
Day Rehabilitation
Special Libraries
Career Counseling
Public Awareness/Education
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Supported Employment
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Orientation and Mobility Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
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.
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.
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Orientation and Mobility Training
Music Therapy
Physical Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Amputee Rehabilitation
Prosthetic Devices
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM (ALP) | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - NASSAU COUNTY
Provides a range of services to visually impaired seniors to help them independently care for themselves and their homes including individual assessments and evaluations, homemaker training, low vision services, mobility training and rehabilitation teaching. Case management provided. Serves residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Provides a range of services to visually impaired seniors to help them independently care for themselves and their homes including individual assessments and evaluations, homemaker training, low vision services, mobility training and rehabilitation teaching. Case management provided. Serves residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
MOBILITY TRAINING | WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Provides information and training for individuals with developmental disabilities about traveling around their community and the county on the bus systems, and moving about in public.
Provides information and training for individuals with developmental disabilities about traveling around their community and the county on the bus systems, and moving about in public.
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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
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
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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Braille Instruction
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.
Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.
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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Visual Impairments
Mobility Aids
Disease / Disability Information
Core Vision Services | Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment (AVRE)
Offers independent and working skills training in a variety of communications, household, personal, technology and related areas. Orientation and mobility training may include how to move about in a specific environment such as a home, school or work place. It usually involves teaching proper techniques for safe and effective travel with a long (white) cane. It also includes training on how to be aware of clues from the environment and knowing your location. Provides an open resource room for individuals to test and purchase accessible computer technology as well as additional low vision and mobility aids. Also offers Braille instruction, early intervention services for children and specialty services for older individuals.
Offers independent and working skills training in a variety of communications, household, personal, technology and related areas. Orientation and mobility training may include how to move about in a specific environment such as a home, school or work place. It usually involves teaching proper techniques for safe and effective travel with a long (white) cane. It also includes training on how to be aware of clues from the environment and knowing your location. Provides an open resource room for individuals to test and purchase accessible computer technology as well as additional low vision and mobility aids. Also offers Braille instruction, early intervention services for children and specialty services for older individuals.
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Descriptive Video Services
Braille and Tactile Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Braille Instruction
Voice / Audio Output Aids
Special Needs Job Development
Computer Access Aids
Mobility Aids
Health Services | Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired (STAVI) (Admin Site)
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.
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Mobility Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Braille Instruction
Health Services | Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired (STAVI) (Admin Site)
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.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Braille Instruction
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.
Provides comprehensive primary medical services, women's health services, podiatry, physical therapy, counseling, speech augmentative communication, and a seating and mobility clinic.
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Artificial Speech / Augmentative Communication Aids
General Counseling Services
General Medical Care
Physical Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Women's Health Centers
Seating / Positioning Aids
Podiatry / Foot Care
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.
Helps consumers reach or maintain independence with homemaking, communication, outdoor mobility and employment skills and adjustment to vision loss.
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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
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.
Works with adults to achieve their vocational goals, and provides counseling in social adjustment and training in life skills, communication, and mobility.
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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE | WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL
A center dedicated to rehabilitation services for those with disease, disability or injury, with the various therapies needed to accomplish optimum recovery.
A center dedicated to rehabilitation services for those with disease, disability or injury, with the various therapies needed to accomplish optimum recovery.
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Assistive Technology Equipment
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Speech and Language Pathology
Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
CATHOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND | CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
Offers rehabilitation and education services to legally blind adults, children and seniors residing in Dutchess county. Programs and services include orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, computer and assistive technologies instruction, case management, social case work, academic instruction and referrals for low vision services.
Offers rehabilitation and education services to legally blind adults, children and seniors residing in Dutchess county. Programs and services include orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, computer and assistive technologies instruction, case management, social case work, academic instruction and referrals for low vision services.
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Orientation and Mobility Training
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment
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.
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.
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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Friendly Visiting
Orientation and Mobility Training
ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND | GLENS FALLS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Provides education, rehabilitation teaching, and orientation and mobility training 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