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NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB)

Resource Name:NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB)

address

100 South Salina Street, Suite 210, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

No restrictions

Hours

M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM

Languages

Abenaki, Acholi, Afrikaans, French, Spanish

Application process

Call or go online for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

Jefferson County, New York Herkimer County, New York Oswego County, New York Lewis County, New York Tioga County, New York Onondaga County, New York Madison County, New York Tompkins County, New York Cortland County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York Chenango County, New York Cayuga County, New York Oneida County, New York Broome County, New York

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.

Last assured

12/15/2025

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB)

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.