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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.
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
Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Orientation and Mobility Training
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Vocational Rehabilitation
Braille Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Training
Braille and Tactile Aids
LIONS CLUB | IRONDEQUOIT LIONS CLUB
* Offers community services for the visually and hearing impaired. Guide dogs. Sight preservation and restoration. Eye exams, glasses for pre-schoolers in the town. Referrals for hearing aids.* Accepts food donations for Irondequoit cupboard.* Collects used glasses for use in deprived countries. * Offers scholarships for high school seniors.
* Offers community services for the visually and hearing impaired. Guide dogs. Sight preservation and restoration. Eye exams, glasses for pre-schoolers in the town. Referrals for hearing aids.* Accepts food donations for Irondequoit cupboard.* Collects used glasses for use in deprived countries. * Offers scholarships for high school seniors.
What's Here
Food Donation Programs
Scholarships
Visual/Reading Aids
Dog Guides
Eye Screening
Glasses Donation Programs
Hearing Screening
Hearing Augmentation Aids
EYEGLASSES E-VOUCHER PROGRAM | NEW EYES
* Provides e-vouchers for new prescription eyeglasses. Does not provide or pay for eye exams.
* Provides e-vouchers for new prescription eyeglasses. Does not provide or pay for eye exams.
What's Here
Visual/Reading Aids
CHOICE MAGAZINE LISTENING | CHOICE MAGAZINE LISTENING
Produces a free quarterly anthology on cassette tape for visually or physically impaired or dyslexic subscribers Nationwide.
Produces a free quarterly anthology on cassette tape for visually or physically impaired or dyslexic subscribers Nationwide.
What's Here
Visual / Reading Aids
Disabilities Issues
Physical Disabilities
Reading Disorder
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
Visual Impairments
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
ITINERANT SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES SPECIAL EDUCATION DIVISION
Services are available to blind and partially sighted students in their home schools. The itinerant teacher carries out an ongoing program with local school staff so they can help a student develop those skills needed to function optimally in the regular school setting. These skills can include the use of optical and visual aids, tactile and auditory aids, braille reading and writing, listening and oral communication, orientation, mobility, travel, proficiency in the skills of daily living, counseling in social adjustment, independence, efficient use of resources and personal organization. Call for more detailed information.
Services are available to blind and partially sighted students in their home schools. The itinerant teacher carries out an ongoing program with local school staff so they can help a student develop those skills needed to function optimally in the regular school setting. These skills can include the use of optical and visual aids, tactile and auditory aids, braille reading and writing, listening and oral communication, orientation, mobility, travel, proficiency in the skills of daily living, counseling in social adjustment, independence, efficient use of resources and personal organization. Call for more detailed information.
What's Here
Educational Programs
Visual / Reading Aids
Braille Instruction
Educational Support Services
Student Disability Services
Special Education
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES
* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.
* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.
What's Here
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Visual/Reading Aids
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES
* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.
* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.
What's Here
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Visual/Reading Aids
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
LIGHTHOUSE GUILD | LIGHTHOUSE GUILD
Dedicated to preserving vision and to providing crucially needed vision health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss, through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy enabling people with low vision and blindness enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. Call or visit website for more information.
Dedicated to preserving vision and to providing crucially needed vision health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss, through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy enabling people with low vision and blindness enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. Call or visit website for more information.
What's Here
Case / Care Management
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Disease / Disability Information
Visual / Reading Aids
Disability Associations
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
Special Needs Job Development
Braille and Tactile Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Low Vision Aids
Braille Instruction
Voice / Audio Output Aids
Descriptive Video Services
Computer Access Aids
Mobility Aids
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
Job Search / Placement
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Low Vision Aids
Vocational Rehabilitation
Orientation and Mobility Training
Work Experience
Independent Living Skills Instruction
VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTERS TO OPTIMIZE REMAINING SIGHT PROGRAM | VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTERS TO OPTIMIZE REMAINING SIGHT PROGRAM
Provides services for veterans with low vision.
Provides services for veterans with low vision.
What's Here
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Vision Screening
Volunteer Opportunities
Veterans
Ophthalmology
Eye Screening
Veteran Outpatient Clinics
Optometry
Visual Impairments
Eye Care
Low Vision Aids
Buffalo VA Medical Center - VA Western NY Healthcare System
Provides primary care and emergency services for veterans.
Inpatient and outpatient treatment includes evaluation, treatment, medical, surgical, psychiatry, neurology and rehabilitation medicine. A full range of health screenings, health education resources, and prevention programs (weight, smoking cessation) are available.
Services for women veterans include GYN services, PAP smears, mammograms, and programs for domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Other services include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- HIV/AIDS treatment.
- Outpatient pharmacy.
- Alcohol and drug dependence day treatment
- Nursing home care services and adult day health care
- Benefits advocacy
For information on van transportation to and from the VA Medical Center for treatment, call 716-862-6544.
Thanksgiving dinner served most years to homeless and veterans in need of support and their families.
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Provides primary care and emergency services for veterans.
Inpatient and outpatient treatment includes evaluation, treatment, medical, surgical, psychiatry, neurology and rehabilitation medicine. A full range of health screenings, health education resources, and prevention programs (weight, smoking cessation) are available.
Services for women veterans include GYN services, PAP smears, mammograms, and programs for domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Other services include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- HIV/AIDS treatment.
- Outpatient pharmacy.
- Alcohol and drug dependence day treatment
- Nursing home care services and adult day health care
- Benefits advocacy
For information on van transportation to and from the VA Medical Center for treatment, call 716-862-6544.
Thanksgiving dinner served most years to homeless and veterans in need of support and their families.
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What's Here
General Benefits Assistance
Surgery
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Pharmacies
Pap Tests
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Healthy Eating Programs
Emergency Room Care
Mammograms
Hospitals
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
AIDS / HIV Clinics
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Thanksgiving Meals
Drug Use Disorder Day Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder Day Treatment
Adult Day Health Programs
General Medical Care
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Low Vision Aids
General Health Education Programs
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
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND | AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
Provides the following services to the blind and visually-impaired and to organizations/individuals working with this audience: information and referral, publications on blindness, data collection and information dissemination, and production of recorded materials for the blind through the Talking Books Program. Conducts a wide variety of programs to support independent living, literacy, employment and access to technology. Advocates for legislation and operates a web site which offers access to an on-line book store, Career Connect(employment planning tool), and Braille Bug(children's web channel for literacy).
Provides the following services to the blind and visually-impaired and to organizations/individuals working with this audience: information and referral, publications on blindness, data collection and information dissemination, and production of recorded materials for the blind through the Talking Books Program. Conducts a wide variety of programs to support independent living, literacy, employment and access to technology. Advocates for legislation and operates a web site which offers access to an on-line book store, Career Connect(employment planning tool), and Braille Bug(children's web channel for literacy).
What's Here
Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups
Life Skills Education
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
Specialized Information and Referral
Vocational Rehabilitation
Visual / Reading Aids
Low Vision Clinic - Orchard Park - VIA
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing, due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing, due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
What's Here
Eye Examinations
Low Vision Aids
Low Vision Clinic - Lockport - VIA
Satellite clinic located inside the Dale Association building, offering services once per month. Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
Satellite clinic located inside the Dale Association building, offering services once per month. Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
What's Here
Eye Examinations
Low Vision Aids
Olean Area Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Assists the blind and visually impaired to receive the equipment necessary to complete activities of daily living. Such aids include magnifiers, large print materials, canes, and talking watches.
Financial assistance available for eye exams and glasses.
Offers a vision loss support group that meets once per month.
Assists the blind and visually impaired to receive the equipment necessary to complete activities of daily living. Such aids include magnifiers, large print materials, canes, and talking watches.
Financial assistance available for eye exams and glasses.
Offers a vision loss support group that meets once per month.
What's Here
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Blind Mobility Aids
Low Vision Aids
Braille and Tactile Aids
Voice / Audio Output Aids
Low Vision Clinic - Buffalo - VIA
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
What's Here
Eye Examinations
Low Vision Aids
Warsaw Public Library (Service Group)
What's Here
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Libraries
Low Vision Aids
Public Access Computers / Tools
Story Hour
Public Internet Access Sites
Home Library Services
Children's Reading Clubs
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Resume Preparation Assistance
Writing Instruction
Buffalo Host Lions Club (Service Group)
What's Here
Alerting Devices
Service Clubs
Glasses / Contact Lenses
Daily Living Aids
Medical Equipment / Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Low Vision Aids
Braille and Tactile Aids
Hearing Aids
Assistive Listening Devices
Low Vision Clinic - Amherst - VIA
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing, due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing, due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.
What's Here
Eye Examinations
Low Vision Aids
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
Low Vision Clinic - Veterans Affairs
Provides evaluations for magnifiers, reading glasses, telescopes (to see distance), assistive aids, CCTV's lighting, etc., and sun glasses to help control glare. Teaches techniques/strategies to accomplish things such as cooking, home management, training, and using computer adaptive technology. Also provide support groups, benefits advisement, adjustment counseling, and residential blind rehab programs.
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Provides evaluations for magnifiers, reading glasses, telescopes (to see distance), assistive aids, CCTV's lighting, etc., and sun glasses to help control glare. Teaches techniques/strategies to accomplish things such as cooking, home management, training, and using computer adaptive technology. Also provide support groups, benefits advisement, adjustment counseling, and residential blind rehab programs.
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What's Here
Low Vision Aids
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
READING EQUIPMENT AIDS AND DEVICES ROOM | WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Provides a variety of special aids on display for people with physical, visual, and hearing impairments.
Provides a variety of special aids on display for people with physical, visual, and hearing impairments.
What's Here
Visual / Reading Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment
Public Libraries
Library Services