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ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
* Instructs blind or visually impaired persons to travel safely and independently by learning or relearning the use of all sensory input (touch, sound, remaining vision) and through the use of travel aids, white cane, and sighted guide training. Skills are taught by a New York State-certified orientation and mobility instructor.
* Instructs blind or visually impaired persons to travel safely and independently by learning or relearning the use of all sensory input (touch, sound, remaining vision) and through the use of travel aids, white cane, and sighted guide training. Skills are taught by a New York State-certified orientation and mobility instructor.
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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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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.
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Allegany County Public Transit System | ACCESS Allegany, Allegany County Public Transit System - Main Site
Offers information about transportation options within the county and surrounding areas, including public bus service.
Additional Services - Flag Stops: Undesignated bus stops that can occur on a fixed bus route between designated bus stops. Must contact the Access Allegany Call Center to schedule a Flag Stop. Must be ready to provide desired pick-up location and time.
Route Deviation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Access Allegany offers individuals living with a disability better access to transportation through route deviation. To request this service, the Access Allegany Call Center must be contacted at least two business days in advance.
Offers information about transportation options within the county and surrounding areas, including public bus service.
Additional Services - Flag Stops: Undesignated bus stops that can occur on a fixed bus route between designated bus stops. Must contact the Access Allegany Call Center to schedule a Flag Stop. Must be ready to provide desired pick-up location and time.
Route Deviation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Access Allegany offers individuals living with a disability better access to transportation through route deviation. To request this service, the Access Allegany Call Center must be contacted at least two business days in advance.
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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.
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ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM (ALP) | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - NASSAU COUNTY
Provides a range of services to visually impaired seniors to help them independently care for themselves and their homes including individual assessments and evaluations, homemaker training, low vision services, mobility training and rehabilitation teaching. Case management provided. Serves residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Provides a range of services to visually impaired seniors to help them independently care for themselves and their homes including individual assessments and evaluations, homemaker training, low vision services, mobility training and rehabilitation teaching. Case management provided. Serves residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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MOBILITY TRAINING | SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER - PLATTSBURGH
SAIL provides assessment, advice, and training to individuals with disabilities, family members and other interested parties concerning mobility. Services focus on improving an individual's ability to fully access their home and community, and may include adaptive equipment loan and/or acquisition as well as travel training.
SAIL provides assessment, advice, and training to individuals with disabilities, family members and other interested parties concerning mobility. Services focus on improving an individual's ability to fully access their home and community, and may include adaptive equipment loan and/or acquisition as well as travel training.
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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.
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GUIDE DOG SERVICES | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
Trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. Each person must complete a 25 day in-residence training program at the Foundation. Each graduate receives a dog, its equipment, a comprehensive training program and after-care services without charge.
Trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. Each person must complete a 25 day in-residence training program at the Foundation. Each graduate receives a dog, its equipment, a comprehensive training program and after-care services without charge.
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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
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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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Disability Information and Support Services | Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.
Provides individuals with visual problems, information on available services, vision aids, appliances and education to help them maintain there independence.
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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.
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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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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.
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Braille InstructionAssistive Technology InformationOrientation and Mobility TrainingVocational RehabilitationAssistive Technology Equipment RentalAssistive Technology TrainingAssistive Technology Expense AssistanceDisability Rights GroupsAssistive Technology Equipment LoanEvaluation for Assistive Technology
ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND | GLENS FALLS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Provides education, rehabilitation teaching, and orientation and mobility training for the blind.
Provides education, rehabilitation teaching, and orientation and mobility training for the blind.
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SYRACUSE VA ACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT | SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Provides inpatient rehabilitation care for a variety of issues related to mobility, self-care, communication, swallowing, memory, and cognitive issues due to a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and/or other orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
Provides inpatient rehabilitation care for a variety of issues related to mobility, self-care, communication, swallowing, memory, and cognitive issues due to a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and/or other orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
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ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT - REHABILITATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC
Helps consumers reach or maintain independence with homemaking, communication, outdoor mobility and employment skills and adjustment to vision loss.
Helps consumers reach or maintain independence with homemaking, communication, outdoor mobility and employment skills and adjustment to vision loss.
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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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Blind Mobility AidsAssistive Technology InformationEvaluation for Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology Equipment LoanOrientation and Mobility TrainingBraille and Tactile AidsBraille InstructionAssistive Technology Expense AssistanceDisability Rights GroupsVocational RehabilitationAssistive Technology Equipment RentalAssistive Technology Training
INDEPENDENT LIVING/ADAPTIVE LIVING PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND - ALBANY DISTRICT OFFICE
The Adaptive Living Program (ALP), is for people who need training and services to assist them in living at home and in the community. In most cases, the consumer has to be over the age of 55, unless they have circumstances where they do not want to pursue employment. The ALP program provides Adjustment Counseling, Rehab Teaching, and Orientation & Mobility. NYSCB contracts with a number of private agencies for the blind who go to consumer's homes to provide services. The primary benefit of this program is to allow senior citizens who are experiencing vision loss to function more independently in daily activities.
The Adaptive Living Program (ALP), is for people who need training and services to assist them in living at home and in the community. In most cases, the consumer has to be over the age of 55, unless they have circumstances where they do not want to pursue employment. The ALP program provides Adjustment Counseling, Rehab Teaching, and Orientation & Mobility. NYSCB contracts with a number of private agencies for the blind who go to consumer's homes to provide services. The primary benefit of this program is to allow senior citizens who are experiencing vision loss to function more independently in daily activities.
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Article 16 Clinic - East Aurora - Suburban Adult Services Inc
Provides the following Clinical Services for children, adolescents and adults in person or via telehealth: Counseling, Anger Management, Risk Assessments, Guardianship, Autism Testing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing Therapy, Psychiatric Medication Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Wheelchair Seating/Positioning, Orientation and Mobility Training, and Psychological Evaluations.
Provides the following Clinical Services: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology/Evaluation/Diagnosis.
Provides the following Clinical Services for children, adolescents and adults in person or via telehealth: Counseling, Anger Management, Risk Assessments, Guardianship, Autism Testing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding/Swallowing Therapy, Psychiatric Medication Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Wheelchair Seating/Positioning, Orientation and Mobility Training, and Psychological Evaluations.
Provides the following Clinical Services: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology/Evaluation/Diagnosis.
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Orientation and Mobility TrainingPediatric Feeding Disorders ProgramsPsychological AssessmentVocational RehabilitationDevelopmental AssessmentGeneral Counseling ServicesSwallowing Disorders ClinicsPhysical TherapySpeech and Language PathologyChild Guardianship AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceOccupational TherapySeating / Positioning AidsPsychiatric Medication ServicesAnger ManagementMedical Social Work
VISON REHABILITATION | LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL-NEW YORK
Provides a wide selection of high-quality products that help make life easier for visually impaired individuals, from talking watches and clocks to magnifying mirrors, which are designed to be easy to hold and to use. Also helps individuals adapt by introducing safe, new ways to travel around town, manage household tasks, cooking, personal grooming and managing medications and finances.
Provides a wide selection of high-quality products that help make life easier for visually impaired individuals, from talking watches and clocks to magnifying mirrors, which are designed to be easy to hold and to use. Also helps individuals adapt by introducing safe, new ways to travel around town, manage household tasks, cooking, personal grooming and managing medications and finances.
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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.
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CATHOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND | CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
Offers rehabilitation and education services to legally blind adults, children and seniors residing in Dutchess county. Programs and services include orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, computer and assistive technologies instruction, case management, social case work, academic instruction and referrals for low vision services.
Offers rehabilitation and education services to legally blind adults, children and seniors residing in Dutchess county. Programs and services include orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, computer and assistive technologies instruction, case management, social case work, academic instruction and referrals for low vision services.
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MOBILITY TRAINING | WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Provides information and training for individuals with developmental disabilities about traveling around their community and the county on the bus systems, and moving about in public.
Provides information and training for individuals with developmental disabilities about traveling around their community and the county on the bus systems, and moving about in public.
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