New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH)

Welcome to the home page of the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH).

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The mission of the New York State Commission for the Blind and

Visually Handicapped 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 TTY: 1- 866- 871-6000

News and Events

2nd Annual Mid-Hudson Valley
White Cane Awareness Day
Join Us
Friday, October 15, 2010
9:30 AM - Noon

Innovative Training and Employment Programs for Legally Blind Residents of New York

New York State’s Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, a division of the Office of Children and Family Services, has seven new training and employment programs for legally blind residents of New York.

"Refurbished computers for individuals who are blind or visually impaired"

SAVE THE DATE: October 15, 2010
Mid-Hudson Valley White Cane Awareness Day ...read more

CCTVs

CCTVs (desktop magnifiers) available for senior citizen centers. READ MORE …

CBVH will be holding a Leadership Program for high school youth on August 8-13, 2010 at Union College in Schenectady, New York. Read more...

PROPOSED ATTACHMENTS TO THE CBVH 2011 STATE PLAN

Teens - want to talk on line with other teens? The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has a site called "Teen Connect" that is advertised as "a place where you can proceed with speed to chat it up with the coolest, hippest teens with vision loss all over the country". There is also terrific material on the AFB website about mentors, what employers look for technology and college.

2nd Annual Mid-Hudson Valley White Cane Awareness Day Join Us Friday, October 15, 2010 9:30 AM - Noon

2nd Annual Mid-Hudson Valley
White Cane Awareness Day
Join Us
Friday, October 15, 2010
9:30 AM - Noon