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Advisors work with students throughout their EOC experience. Works collaboratively with students, teachers, and other agencies to support students' academic, personal, and social development. Job and college placement are integral components of the advising process.

• 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.

• Provides academic counseling and services to help Rochester City School District graduate: Tutoring. SAT and ACT preparation classes. Academic and empowerment workshops. Assistance with college applications.

• Provides academic tutoring and support services for at risk youth. Academic enrichment services (tutoring and support). Life skills strategies. College and Career exploration. Community Service opportunities. Social and cultural experiences. Workshops for parents.

• Facilitates meetings between caregivers and their children to work with a Hillside Family Peer Advocate. * Parent education opportunities including active parenting, support groups, and a variety of informational workshops that help increase social connections. * Access to mental health services with an on-site clinician. * Referrals to other community-based services including substance use treatment; mental health services; Women, Infant & Children (WIC) supports; domestic violence supports; food banks; SSI;day care; housing; employment opportunities; and recreational activities. * Support that allows families to accomplish personal goals such as furthering their education and finding job/internship opportunities. * Support for youth and families in achieving success in school, as needed. * Offers monthly family activities offered on-site or in the community.