Vocational Rehabilitation
thru: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Provides vocational rehabilitation and other direct services to legally blind New York State residents including children, adults, and elderly persons.
Eligibility: All services are available to New York State residents who are legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better or stronger eye with best correction, or a restricted field of vision of 20 degrees or less in the better or stronger eye. If you are severely visually impaired but not legally blind, you may qualify for job save services that will help you retain employment and adapt to your impairment. If you are unsure if you are legally blind, or if you would qualify for job save services, NYSCB can assist you in determining eligibility.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fee for services.
Coverage Note: NY - Statewide.
This program is offered here:
New York State Commission for the Blind - Syracuse
Suite 105
Syracuse NY 13202
