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Visual/Reading Aids

Serving counties: Cayuga

Programs that pay for or provide equipment or other products which enhance the ability of people who have visual impairments or other disabilities to see and/or read; or which make television programs, feature films, home videos and other visual media accessible by providing a descriptive narration of key visual elements in these programs.

Found 4 resources (displaying 4)

Emergency Services Program

Thru: Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes

Eligibility:
Demonstrate financial need. DSS paperwork is required that shows denial from DSS or a statement of immediate need.
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Auburn Office

134 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY

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Canandaigua Office

120 N Main Street
Suite 38
Canandaigua, NY

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Geneva Office

94 Exchange Street
Geneva, NY

Eyeglasses E-Voucher Program

Thru: New Eyes

Eligibility:
Income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, have no other resources available to pay including federal, state, or charity programs, and have not received New Eyes voucher in the last 12 months.

New Eyes

Hours:
M-Th 9:00AM-4:00PM. F 9:00AM-2:00PM.

Low Vision Services

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Resident of area served who are legally blind.
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, 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. Must have an IOS, android or recent kindle device to download digital braille and audio books from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
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New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

222 Madison Avenue
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY

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