New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)

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Mission

Welcome to the home page of the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB).

The mission of the New York State Commission for the Blind is to enhance employability, to maximize independence and to assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

For more information or to find a local District Office please call: 1-866-871-3000

Or email the district office closest to you.

You may complete an Application For Service – OCFS 1002 at the following link (form must be opened in Adobe Acrobat for full reader compatibility):

OCFS-1002 (PDF)

See the NYSCB forms page for OCFS-1002 availability in other languages.

Videos

ExpressStop

NYSCB Business Enterprise Program promotional video

…Ready, Willing & Working

Seeing possibilities...for discovering new talent

Working with Legally Blind Adults

NYS Preferred Source Program (NYSPSP)

Resources

Children (Birth to 14)

Resources for children and youth and their parents.

Young Adults (14 to 21)

Resources for teenagers and young adults.

Adults (21 and Older)

Resources for adults.

Seniors (55 and Older)

Resources for senior citizens.

Business Enterprise Program

Food service training resources for the blind.

Deaf/Blind

Resources for individuals who are both deaf and blind.

Assistive Technology

Where to find help learning how to use assistive technologies.

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