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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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Adult Employment Services

Cultural Competency Language Access

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Resident of area served. Age 21 or older with hearing or visual impairments.
Languages:
American Sign Language
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Camp Abilities Brockport

Thru: SUNY Brockport

Eligibility:
Youth with visual impairments ages 9-19. Must be predominantly independent, possess verbal or sign communication skills within 2 years of their age, display behaviors that allow them to function in a group setting that does not affect other group members, does not possess a medical problem that requires a nurse for constant supervision.
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SUNY Brockport

350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY

Counseling for People with Vision Loss

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Resident of area served. Blind and severely visually impaired persons of all ages and their families.
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Free Slate Program

Thru: National Federation of the Blind

Eligibility:
Any blind or visually impaired person who knows or wants to learn Braille.

National Federation of the Blind

Baltimore, MD

Free White Cane Program

Thru: National Federation of the Blind

Eligibility:
Must be blind or visually impaired.

National Federation of the Blind

Baltimore, MD

Information and Referral

Thru: Foundation Fighting Blindness

Eligibility:
Resident of area served.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness

80 Broad Street
Suite 3301
New York, NY

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.

National Federation of the Blind

Baltimore, MD

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National Federation of the Blind of New York

136 Thomas Avenue
Rochester, NY

New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Cultural Competency Language Access

Thru: New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Eligibility:
Resident of area served. 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)
Languages:
Braille
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New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

222 Madison Avenue
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY

Outreach Services for Older Adults with Vision and Hearing Loss

Language Access

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:
Resident of area served. Individuals who have a severe visual impairment.
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Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

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