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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.
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Assistive Technology Equipment RentalBraille and Tactile AidsBraille InstructionAssistive Technology Expense AssistanceAssistive Technology Equipment LoanDisability Rights GroupsVocational RehabilitationAssistive Technology TrainingAssistive Technology InformationOrientation and Mobility TrainingEvaluation for Assistive TechnologyBlind 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
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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.
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VISION PROGRAM - LIONS BINGHAMTON | LIONS CLUB - BINGHAMTON
Screen pre-school children for vision problems.Budget for 15-20 children/year. Current public assistance recipients must first contact his/her case worker. Lions' program most often provides glasses to senior citizens or children of low-income working parents who do not have Medicaid or vision insurance.
Screen pre-school children for vision problems.Budget for 15-20 children/year. Current public assistance recipients must first contact his/her case worker. Lions' program most often provides glasses to senior citizens or children of low-income working parents who do not have Medicaid or vision insurance.
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VISION CARE - LIONS CLUB WINDSOR/HARPURSVILLE/KIRKWOOD | LIONS CLUB - WINDSOR
Help with eye exams and glasses.
Help with eye exams and glasses.
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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.
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SPECIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ADAPTIVE RESOURCES (STAR) | ONONDAGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (OCPL)
Offers Braille, large print books, described videocassettes, decoders, low-vision aids, and other materials for loan. Also has a reading machine for the blind and adaptive computer equipment for in-library use. Provides demonstrations and training for all special technologies.
Offers Braille, large print books, described videocassettes, decoders, low-vision aids, and other materials for loan. Also has a reading machine for the blind and adaptive computer equipment for in-library use. Provides demonstrations and training for all special technologies.
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Assistive Technology Equipment LoanSpecialized Telecommunications EquipmentComputer Access AidsReading Services for People With DisabilitiesLarge Print Materials/CollectionsAssistive Listening DevicesBraille Materials/CollectionsVoice/Audio Output AidsClosed Caption DecodersBraille and Tactile AidsAssistive Technology TrainingLow Vision AidsDescriptive Video Services
FREE OPTOMETRY CLINIC | ITHACA HEALTH ALLIANCE
The Ithaca Lions Club and Ithaca Free Clinic have a partnership operate an optometry and optician program housed at the Ithaca Free Clinic located at 521 W. Seneca St. in Ithaca. The Ithaca Lions Eye Clinic will offer free eye care services to Ithaca and the greater Ithaca community. The clinic will operate one day each month, providing free eye care services to uninsured and underinsured community members. For uninsured and underinsured community members interested in scheduling a free eye care appointment, call the Ithaca Free Clinic at 607-330-1254 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Eye exams require an appointment, and exams will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Being a resident of Tompkins County is not required to use the free eye care services offered by the Ithaca Lions Eye Clinic.
The Ithaca Lions Club and Ithaca Free Clinic have a partnership operate an optometry and optician program housed at the Ithaca Free Clinic located at 521 W. Seneca St. in Ithaca. The Ithaca Lions Eye Clinic will offer free eye care services to Ithaca and the greater Ithaca community. The clinic will operate one day each month, providing free eye care services to uninsured and underinsured community members. For uninsured and underinsured community members interested in scheduling a free eye care appointment, call the Ithaca Free Clinic at 607-330-1254 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Eye exams require an appointment, and exams will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Being a resident of Tompkins County is not required to use the free eye care services offered by the Ithaca Lions Eye Clinic.
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EYEGLASSES PROGRAM - NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY | NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY
Provides eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial difficulties.Online application has $15 fee and online glasses can be ordered once approved.
Provides eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial difficulties.Online application has $15 fee and online glasses can be ordered once approved.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES - AVRE | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Provides guidance in adjusting to vision disability to children and families. Uses techniques, tools, games, and methods to enhance personal, social, and educational development.
Provides guidance in adjusting to vision disability to children and families. Uses techniques, tools, games, and methods to enhance personal, social, and educational development.
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SCREENING FOR VISION AND HEARING | FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF GLENS FALLS
Screens for eligibility for new glasses or one hearing aid in coordination with a local Lions Club.
Screens for eligibility for new glasses or one hearing aid in coordination with a local Lions Club.
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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.
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VISION CARE - LIONS DEPOSIT | LIONS CLUB - DEPOSIT
Assists children and adults with vision or hearing impairments who need eye glasses, eye exams, hearing aids or seeing-eye dogs.
Assists children and adults with vision or hearing impairments who need eye glasses, eye exams, hearing aids or seeing-eye dogs.
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VISION CARE - APALACHIN LIONS | LIONS CLUB #8107 - APALACHIN
Assistance with eye exams and/or glasses and treatment.
Assistance with eye exams and/or glasses and treatment.
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ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC
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
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
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LOW VISION SERVICES | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
Provides evaluations and follow-ups for individuals who are legally blind. Staffed with a doctor of Optometry who is certified as a low-vision specialist. Magnifiers, telescopes, sunglasses, or reading glasses are usually dispensed to the consumer at the time of the evaluation.
Provides evaluations and follow-ups for individuals who are legally blind. Staffed with a doctor of Optometry who is certified as a low-vision specialist. Magnifiers, telescopes, sunglasses, or reading glasses are usually dispensed to the consumer at the time of the evaluation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES | SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Provides services for Veterans who need vision rehabilitation, including assistive aids, sunglasses to help control glare, cooking and home management training, and evaluation for magnifiers, reading glasses, and telescopes.
Provides services for Veterans who need vision rehabilitation, including assistive aids, sunglasses to help control glare, cooking and home management training, and evaluation for magnifiers, reading glasses, and telescopes.
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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.
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Visual/Reading AidsAcademic CounselingDay RehabilitationSocial Clubs/EventsPublic Awareness/EducationLong Term Case/Care ManagementSupported EmploymentSpecial LibrariesEye CareJob Finding AssistanceOrientation and Mobility TrainingHealth/Disability Related Support GroupsVocational RehabilitationCareer CounselingNutrition EducationVocational EducationDisability Related Center Based EmploymentEye ScreeningComputer Donation ProgramsHealth/Disability Related Counseling
FORT DRUM MEDDAC OPTOMETRY CLINIC | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)
Provides optometry services to active duty military personnel including eye examinations, military spectacles, vision readiness screening, and refractive surgery.
Provides optometry services to active duty military personnel including eye examinations, military spectacles, vision readiness screening, and refractive surgery.
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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
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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.
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