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New York State Commission for the Blind

   
Information provided by: Chemung County Department of Mental Hygiene

Provides, purchases, and/or coordinates the following services for eligible legally blind NYS residents. Children - Consultation; advocacy; referral services for eligible legally blind NYS residents. May arrange to provide - low vision exams; mobility instruction; daily living skills training; aid in social adjustment. Adults - assistance with vocational goals; aid in social adjustment; daily living skills training; communication training; mobility training. Other services include - educating clients about financial assistance; essential equipment loan fund; information on the Randolph-Sheppard Act, providing blind persons with economic opportunities through the operation of vending facilities on federal property. For talking books and related services for print handicapped persons call the New York State Library for the Blind and Visually Handicapped at 1-800-342-3688.
  • HoursBy appointment and by phone.
  • Specific Populations Served:Disabled
  • Fees:No fees. Some services contingent on economic need in some cases.
  • Application Process:Please call for more information.
  • Documents Required:Please call for more information.
  • Eligibility Requirements:Must be legally blind. May also be eligible if competitively employed and visually impaired with a progressive medical condition expected to deteriorate to legal blindness within the next twelve months.
  • Application Wait:Varies
  • Service Wait:Varies
  • Acronym:NYSCB
  • Payment/Insurance Accepted:N/A
  • ADA Access:Please contact facility for accessibility information.

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Record last updated: Aug 21 2023 9:09AM