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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane
What's Here
Assistive Technology Training
Braille Instruction
Scholarships
Literacy Programs
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include:
- Comparing software and devices.
- Show new users what technology may be helpful to them.
- Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards.
- Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations.
- Provides information on where to get training and equipment.
- NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
- Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child.
- Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane.
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include:
- Comparing software and devices.
- Show new users what technology may be helpful to them.
- Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards.
- Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations.
- Provides information on where to get training and equipment.
- NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
- Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child.
- Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane.
What's Here
Assistive Technology Training
Braille Instruction
Scholarships
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
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
SUFFOLK - COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - SUFFOLK COUNTY
Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, social casework and counseling services.
Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, social casework and counseling services.
What's Here
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Braille Instruction
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
Teaches blind or visually impaired individuals skills of daily living such as cooking, sewing and self-care, as well as communication skills, including the use of talking book machines, Braille, script writing, and typing. Provides work site evaluations.
Teaches blind or visually impaired individuals skills of daily living such as cooking, sewing and self-care, as well as communication skills, including the use of talking book machines, Braille, script writing, and typing. Provides work site evaluations.
What's Here
Braille Instruction
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
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.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Braille Instruction
Low Vision Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
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.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Braille Instruction
Low Vision Aids
Orientation and Mobility Training
Disability Information and Support Services | New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped - Buffalo District Office
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Vision Screening
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Braille Instruction
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Organizational Consultation / Technical Assistance
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
Disability Information and Support Services | New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped - Buffalo District Office
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.
What's Here
Mobility Aids
Vision Screening
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Braille Instruction
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Organizational Consultation / Technical Assistance
Visual Impairments
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
NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | 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.
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.
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
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Vocational Rehabilitation
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Disability Rights Groups
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Training
Braille Instruction
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
NASSAU - COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - NASSAU COUNTY
Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, and low-vision services. Also offers social casework and counseling services
Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, and low-vision services. Also offers social casework and counseling services
What's Here
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Orientation and Mobility Training
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Braille Instruction
DISEASE/DISABILITY CARE SERVICES | VISIONS CENTER ON BLINDNESS
Year round rehabilitative and recreational activities within fully adapted and equipped facility for blind persons of all ages. Braille classes, support groups, respite care for adults who have developmental disabilities in addition to visual impairments. Owned and operated by Visions/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired of New York City. Facilities available for rental use by other nonprofit agencies throughout the year.
Year round rehabilitative and recreational activities within fully adapted and equipped facility for blind persons of all ages. Braille classes, support groups, respite care for adults who have developmental disabilities in addition to visual impairments. Owned and operated by Visions/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired of New York City. Facilities available for rental use by other nonprofit agencies throughout the year.
What's Here
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Centers for Independent Living
Athletic Fields / Courts
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Braille Instruction
CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING | CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Dedicated to creating, publishing and distributing tactile illustrations for readers who are blind or visually impaired. Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL) produces books, flash cards, and other educational materials which use raised lines and textured shapes to help visually impaired people recognize shapes and objects the product is particularly useful for developing reading readiness (braille or print), orientation and mobility and communication skills. Young children, their parents, siblings, teachers and Occupational Therapists, any of whom may be blind or visually impaired, use these materials...as well as children who have dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy or learning delays. Serves a national geographic area.
Dedicated to creating, publishing and distributing tactile illustrations for readers who are blind or visually impaired. Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL) produces books, flash cards, and other educational materials which use raised lines and textured shapes to help visually impaired people recognize shapes and objects the product is particularly useful for developing reading readiness (braille or print), orientation and mobility and communication skills. Young children, their parents, siblings, teachers and Occupational Therapists, any of whom may be blind or visually impaired, use these materials...as well as children who have dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy or learning delays. Serves a national geographic area.
What's Here
Visual Impairments
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility Training
Braille Instruction
Blindness
Low Vision Aids
Braille and Tactile Aids
Braille Materials / Collections
FREE SLATE PROGRAM | NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
* Provides Braille-writing device that has the same portability, flexibility and affordability as a pen and pencil.* Offers service to any blind or visually impaired person wishing to learn or who is learning Braille. May request a free slate and stylus once per year if needed.
* Provides Braille-writing device that has the same portability, flexibility and affordability as a pen and pencil.* Offers service to any blind or visually impaired person wishing to learn or who is learning Braille. May request a free slate and stylus once per year if needed.
What's Here
Adapted Tools/Equipment
Braille Instruction
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane
What's Here
Assistive Technology Training
Braille Instruction
Scholarships
Literacy Programs
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include:
- Comparing software and devices.
- Show new users what technology may be helpful to them.
- Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards.
- Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations.
- Provides information on where to get training and equipment.
- NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
- Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child.
- Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane.
* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include:
- Comparing software and devices.
- Show new users what technology may be helpful to them.
- Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards.
- Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations.
- Provides information on where to get training and equipment.
- NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
- Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child.
- Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane.
What's Here
Assistive Technology Training
Braille Instruction
Scholarships