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Visual Impairments

Eye, optic nerve or brain malfunctions which prevent affected individuals from seeing normally. Eye disorders that can lead to visual impairments include retinal degeneration, albinism, cataracts, glaucoma, muscular problems that result in visual disturbances, corneal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, congenital disorders and infection.

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National Federation of the Blind

Thru: National Federation of the Blind

Eligibility:
For NFB Scholarships an application is required, and visual impairment must be documented.
Languages:
Spanish.

National Federation of the Blind

Baltimore, MD

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National Federation of the Blind of New York

2175 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY

New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Thru: New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Eligibility:
Be unable to read standard printed materials because of visual or physical disability (missing limb, severe arthritis, etc.) or have a diagnosed reading​/learning disability.
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New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

222 Madison Avenue
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY

New York State School for the Blind

Thru: New York State School for the Blind

Eligibility:
Ages 5-21 years. Legally blind and have at least one additional developmental disability.
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New York State School for the Blind

2A Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY

Outreach Services for Older Adults with Vision and Hearing Loss

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Resident of area served. Age 55 or older with severe vision or hearing impairment.
Languages:
American Sign Language
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Rehabilitation Teaching for the People with Vision Loss

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Individuals who have a severe visual impairment.
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Support Groups for People with Visual and Hearing Impairments

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Individuals with visual or hearing impairments.
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Vision Rehabilitation Services

Language Access

Thru: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Eligibility:
Visual impairment or legal blindness. Vocational​/employment services: For individuals who are legally blind, ages 14 and up, by referral of a New York State Commission for the Blind vocational rehabilitation counselor.
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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

500 S Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY

Vocational Rehabilitation

Language Access

Thru: New York State Commission for the Blind

Eligibility:
New York state residents who are legally blind. Contact NYSCB to determine full eligibility.
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New York State Commission for the Blind-Rochester

259 Monroe Avenue
Room 303
Rochester, NY

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New York State Commission for the Blind-Syracuse

100 S Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse, NY

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