Children's Program

A Guide to Services for Children Who Are Blind Pub. 4748

CBVH provides rehabilitation services to children who are legally blind. Early intervention, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services are all key to maximizing the future independence of each child.

Working with the family, a CBVH Children's Consultant will help develop a plan to meet the child's needs. The plan may include services provided in the home, the community and/or private rehabilitation agencies. The consultant may provide counseling and guidance to the family, advocacy services, educational consultation and vocational coordination.

CBVH also provides children with the opportunity to attend summer camps and year-round recreation programs that they might not otherwise be able to attend without the support of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. The goal of the recreation programs is to provide children with opportunities that encourage independence and increase self-confidence.

For more information on the CBVH Children's Program, contact your nearest district office children's consultant:

Buffalo:

Robert Barbera (716) 847-3533
Richard Little (585) 238-8112

Syracuse:

Carol Hile (315) 423-5439

Albany:

Lauren Corp (518) 473-4359

White Plains:

Joanne Russotti (914) 993-5381

Manhattan:

Paul Geraci (212) 825-7364

Hempstead:

Arnold Chapman (516) 564-4319