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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.

What's Here

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

What's Here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille and Tactile Aids

INDEPENDENT LIVING/ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) - ALBANY

The program is designed to help individuals with low vision carry out day-to-day activities. Independent/Adaptive Living services may include: orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework adjustment counseling, and adaptive equipment.

What's Here

Assistive Technology Equipment
Orientation and Mobility Training

VISIONS CENTER ON BLINDNESS | VISIONS CENTER ON BLINDNESS

Provides a year round overnight recreation, social service and rehabilitation program for blind and visually impaired teens (18+), adults, and senior citizens and families with one or more members of any age who are visually impaired. Offers educational programs, Employment and Technology Institute, Consumer Conference, sports, arts and entertainment. Call for an application.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Visual Impairments
Recreational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Workshops / Symposiums
Therapeutic Camps
Blindness

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.

What's Here

Physical Therapy
Residential Special Schools
Music Therapy
Speech Therapy
Adapted Physical Education
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Recreational Therapy
Public Special Schools

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

Article 16 Clinic - East Aurora - Suburban Adult Services Inc

Provides the following Clinical Services for children, adolescents and adults in person or via telehealth: Counseling, Anger Management, Risk Assessments, Guardianship, Autism Testing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing Therapy, Psychiatric Medication Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Wheelchair Seating/Positioning, Orientation and Mobility Training, and Psychological Evaluations. Provides the following Clinical Services: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology/Evaluation/Diagnosis.

What's Here

Pediatric Feeding Disorders Programs
Psychological Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Developmental Assessment
General Counseling Services
Swallowing Disorders Clinics
Physical Therapy
Speech and Language Pathology
Child Guardianship Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Orientation and Mobility Training
Occupational Therapy
Seating / Positioning Aids
Psychiatric Medication Services
Anger Management
Medical Social Work

INDEPENDENT LIVING/ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) - WESTCHESTER

The program is designed to help individuals with low vision carry out day-to-day activities. Independent/Adaptive Living services may include: orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework adjustment counseling, and adaptive equipment.

What's Here

Assistive Technology Equipment
Orientation and Mobility Training

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
Women's Health Centers
Seating / Positioning Aids
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

Mobility Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training

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

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

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

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.

What's Here

Mobility Aids
Braille Instruction
Low Vision Aids
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

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

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

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.

What's Here

Orientation and Mobility Training

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.

What's Here

Mobility Aids
Braille Instruction
Low Vision Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training

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

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

VISION SERVICES | CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ADJUSTMENT

Offers Vision Services, including Assistive Technology and Orientation and Mobility Assessment and Training, for students attending district programs. Vision Assistive Technology Evaluations identify assistive technology devices and services that will help the student access the general curriculum and achieve academic success. Some of the technologies include screen reading software, speech output, scan-and-read systems, computer screen magnification, electronic note takers, and magnifying Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs). Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is an important and integral part of the curriculum in the comprehensive delivery of services to children with visual impairments. Orientation is the process of using sensory information to establish and maintain one's position in the environment; mobility is the process of moving safely, efficiently, and gracefully within one's environment. The ultimate goal of O&M instruction is for visually impaired persons to be able to travel in any environment as independently as possible. To reach this goal, O&M instruction must begin at the earliest possible age. Call for more detailed information.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Mobility Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Training
Special Education Assessment
Special Education
Educational Support Services
Visual / Reading Aids