New York State School for the Blind

thru: New York State School for the Blind

• Provides residential programming for students who are legally blind and have developmental disabilities.

Works in collaboration with outside agencies including the NYS Commission for the Blind.
Students receive both Regents based classroom instruction and alternate education based on cognitive, social, and developmental abilities.

Eligibility: Ages 5-21 years. Legally blind and have at least one additional developmental disability. Reside more than a 50-mile radius from the school.

Application Process: Visit Website. Must have a referral. By appointment. Call for more information.

Required Documentation: Proof of legal blindness and disability.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: New York State.