Orientation and Mobility Instruction
provided by Aurora of Central New York
Aurora of Central New York
1065 James Street
Syracuse NY 13203
Syracuse NY 13203
Program Toll-Free:
Toll-Free:
3154227263
TDD/TTY:
315-422-9746
Main:
315-422-7263
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Email:
auroraocny@auroraofcny.org
* Instructs blind or visually impaired persons to travel safely and independently by learning or relearning the use of all sensory input (touch, sound, remaining vision) and through the use of travel aids, white cane, and sighted guide training. Skills are taught by a New York State-certified orientation and mobility instructor.
Eligibility: Individuals of any age who have severe visual impairment.
Application Process: Referrals from the NYS Commission for the Blind.
Required Documentation: Documentation of visual impairment.
Fees: No fee to consumers; fee to service providers.
Coverage Note: Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland and Jefferson counties.
Languages: American Sign Language
Aurora of Central New York promotes independence and opportunity for Central New Yorkers of all ages by serving people who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well as people who are late-deafened and deaf/blind.