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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.
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
Orientation and Mobility Training
Case/Care Management
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Low Vision Aids
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.
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
Orientation and Mobility Training
Eye Care
Blind Mobility Aids
Daily Living Aids
Glasses/Contact Lenses
Eye Screening
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
Low Vision Aids
Large Print Materials/Collections
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
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance
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.
* 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
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
Braille and Tactile Aids
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Braille 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.
* 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
Job Finding Assistance
Nutrition Education
Social Clubs/Events
Long Term Case/Care Management
Vocational Rehabilitation
Special Libraries
Day Rehabilitation
Public Awareness/Education
Orientation and Mobility Training
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Eye Care
Eye Screening
Supported Employment
Career Counseling
Visual/Reading Aids
Vocational Education
Academic Counseling
Computer Donation Programs
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
What's Here
Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille and Tactile 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.
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
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.
What's Here
Blind Mobility Aids
Career Counseling
Low Vision Aids
Specialized Information and Referral
Daily Living Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Training
CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING | CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Dedicated to creating, publishing and distributing tactile illustrations for readers who are blind or visually impaired. Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL) produces books, flash cards, and other educational materials which use raised lines and textured shapes to help visually impaired people recognize shapes and objects the product is particularly useful for developing reading readiness (braille or print), orientation and mobility and communication skills. Young children, their parents, siblings, teachers and Occupational Therapists, any of whom may be blind or visually impaired, use these materials...as well as children who have dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy or learning delays. Serves a national geographic area.
Dedicated to creating, publishing and distributing tactile illustrations for readers who are blind or visually impaired. Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL) produces books, flash cards, and other educational materials which use raised lines and textured shapes to help visually impaired people recognize shapes and objects the product is particularly useful for developing reading readiness (braille or print), orientation and mobility and communication skills. Young children, their parents, siblings, teachers and Occupational Therapists, any of whom may be blind or visually impaired, use these materials...as well as children who have dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy or learning delays. Serves a national geographic area.
What's Here
Visual Impairments
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille Instruction
Blindness
Low Vision Aids
Braille and Tactile Aids
Braille Materials / Collections
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.
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
Vision Rehabilitation Services - VIA
Offers a wide variety of services/programming for individuals of all ages who are visually impaired and/or legally blind. Provides tools, education, and support to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to overcome their challenges, achieve their highest degree of independence, and live more fulfilling lives, professionally and personally.
Most services are offered in the home, school, work site, and/or are center-based.
Services include:
- Low vision evaluation and recommendation for assistive optical devices
- Orientation and mobility training for independent travel within one's environment
- Rehabilitation teaching, including instruction and adaptive techniques to increase/maintain independence
- Individual and group counseling
- Vocational training and work readiness programs for preparation to enter or re-enter the work place
- Summer recreational and vocational programs for young adults
- Work experiences in competitive employment situations
- Permanent Placement Services
Offers a wide variety of services/programming for individuals of all ages who are visually impaired and/or legally blind. Provides tools, education, and support to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to overcome their challenges, achieve their highest degree of independence, and live more fulfilling lives, professionally and personally.
Most services are offered in the home, school, work site, and/or are center-based.
Services include:
- Low vision evaluation and recommendation for assistive optical devices
- Orientation and mobility training for independent travel within one's environment
- Rehabilitation teaching, including instruction and adaptive techniques to increase/maintain independence
- Individual and group counseling
- Vocational training and work readiness programs for preparation to enter or re-enter the work place
- Summer recreational and vocational programs for young adults
- Work experiences in competitive employment situations
- Permanent Placement Services
What's Here
Work Experience
Job Search / Placement
Orientation and Mobility Training
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Low Vision Aids
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.
What's Here
Orientation and Mobility Training
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment
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.
What's Here
Blind Mobility Aids
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.
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
Allegany County Public Transit System | ACCESS Allegany, Allegany County Public Transit System - Main Site
Offers information about transportation options within the county and surrounding areas, including public bus service.
Additional Services - Flag Stops: Undesignated bus stops that can occur on a fixed bus route between designated bus stops. Must contact the Access Allegany Call Center to schedule a Flag Stop. Must be ready to provide desired pick-up location and time.
Route Deviation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Access Allegany offers individuals living with a disability better access to transportation through route deviation. To request this service, the Access Allegany Call Center must be contacted at least two business days in advance.
Offers information about transportation options within the county and surrounding areas, including public bus service.
Additional Services - Flag Stops: Undesignated bus stops that can occur on a fixed bus route between designated bus stops. Must contact the Access Allegany Call Center to schedule a Flag Stop. Must be ready to provide desired pick-up location and time.
Route Deviation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Access Allegany offers individuals living with a disability better access to transportation through route deviation. To request this service, the Access Allegany Call Center must be contacted at least two business days in advance.
What's Here
Specialized Information and Referral
Transportation Issues
Orientation and Mobility Training
Local Bus Transit Services
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.
What's Here
Low Vision Aids
Braille and Tactile Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille Instruction
Voice / Audio Output Aids
Descriptive Video Services
Special Needs Job Development
Computer Access Aids
Mobility Aids
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.
What's Here
Visual Impairments
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Mobility Aids
Disease / Disability Information
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
Braille Instruction
Low Vision Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
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.
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.
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
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION | MONTEFIORE NEW ROCHELLE HOSPITAL
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation and treatment for inpatient and outpatients, consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation and treatment for inpatient and outpatients, consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
What's Here
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Training
Speech and Language Pathology
Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services
Physical Therapy
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.
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
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.
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.
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