New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)
(Program)
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.
Eligibility: No restrictions
Application Process: Call for information and services
Required Documentation: Varies; call for required documentation
Fees: None
Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, and Tompkins counties
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
(Agency)
Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, child care, prevention, domestic volence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
100 South Salina Street
Suite 350
Syracuse NY 13202
Website: ocfs.ny.gov/main
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible
Contact
Website: visionloss.ny.gov
100 South Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse NY 13202
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Staff
Julie Hovey
Associate Commissioner
315-423-5425
Amy Carreno
NYS Commission for the Blind - District Manager
315-423-5425
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible