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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):
See the NYSCB forms page for OCFS-1002 availability in other languages.
Videos
News and Events
2020-2023 Combined Plan Two-Year Modification
The New York State 2020-2023 Combined Plan Two-Year Modification has been posted on the NYS Department of Labor website for public comment. The comment period is open from February 4, 2022, through February 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
The New York State 2020-2023 Combined Plan Two-Year Modification can be found using this link: dol.ny.gov/workforce-planning.
All comments should be sent to SWIB@labor.ny.gov no later than February 18, 2022.
Webinars
- White Cane Awareness Day Zoom Presentation 2022 – via Zoom on October 13th, 2022
- White Cane Awareness Day Zoom Presentation 2021 – via Zoom on October 14th, 2021
- White Cane Awareness Day Zoom Presentation 2020 – via Zoom on October 15th, 2020