New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) - Agency
100 South Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse, NY
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 …
Low Vision Care - Program
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI)
507 Kent Street
Utica, NY
Provides evaluations and follow-ups for individuals who have some remaining usable vision. Staffed with optometrists and ophthalmologists who are certified as low-vision specialists. Services include evaluation of eyesight, prescriptions for low vision optical aids and devises, recommendations for special adaptive devises, and additional training and adaptation skills.
Men's Prevention & Testing Services - Program
ACR Health
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Offers prevention services that include free and confidential HIV, HCV, STI testing for at-risk men, short-term prevention case management services, peer delivered support and outreach, and risk reduction education.
Women's Prevention Services - Program
ACR Health
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Offers health services to women. Services includes HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI testing for at-risk women, short-term prevention case management services, group, and individual education about risk reduction.
Adolescent Health Initiative - Program
ACR Health
617 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Provides youth centered outreach and education regarding HIV/AIDS, STIs, Hepatitis C (HCV), substance use/abuse, and inclusive productive and sexual health. Offers parental resources and education within participating schools. Offers access to safer sex materials as well as delivery of supplies, for individuals who can't access the office.
Corrections Health Initiative - Program
ACR Health
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Provides health services to individuals who are currently incarcerated. Services include outreach, education, and testing to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs, and assists individuals living with HIV and Hepatitis to develop a care plan once they're discharged back to the community.
