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ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC

174 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901

Eligibility
Services are provided to individuals who are legally blind.
Hours
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Application process
Individuals may refer themselves or an eye doctor may send in a referral.
Fees
None
Service area
Broome County, New York Chenango County, New York Schuyler County, New York Bradford County, Pennsylvania Tioga County, New York Cortland County, New York Otsego County, New York Tompkins County, New York Chemung County, New York Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Delaware County, New York
10 computer stations equipped with accessible software programs, hardware devices and internet access for clients can try out accessible technology, practice adaptive computer skills, prepare resumes and conduct job searches. Some software applications can: magnify text on computer scree) read text with voice output allow voice activation control of the computer and dictationEquipment includes: refreshable Braille displays adapted keyboards with Brailled keys or large keys in high contrast colors closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) portable video magnifiers management devices: recording, scanning and note-taking Braille embossers devices that use GPS or satellite guidance to give additional orientation information to blind travelers
Last assured
07/12/2022
Providing organization
ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC
Private, non-profit, locally governed agency providing services to people of all ages with sustained and severe vision loss to help them attain or maintain personal and economic independence. Rehabilitation and employment services include: on-site low vision clinic low vision center for comprehensive low vision exams and to try out, learn about and receive prescribed vision aids and opportunity to try out adaptive technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) devices, hand-held magnifiers, refreshable Braille notepads and keyboards and portable Closed Circuit TVs (CCTVs). on-site retail store with accessible aids and devices to help independent living
ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC