Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program | New York State Commission for The Blind - Albany District Office

All services are available to New York State residents who are legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better or stronger eye with best correction, or a restricted field of vision of 20 degrees or less in the better or stronger eye.If you are severely visually impaired but not legally blind, you may qualify for job save services that will help you retain employment and adapt to your impairment.If you are unsure if you are legally blind, or if you would qualify for job save services, NYSCB can assist you in determining eligibility.

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If you are interested in any of the programs or services offered by NYSCB and would like to receive an application, or require assistance in filling it out, please contact the district office located closest to you, or call the toll-free number: 1-866-871-3000, or TDD: 1-866-871-6000Complete the Application for Service (OCFS-1002), which can be found on the NYSCB website (https://visionloss.ny.gov), and submit it to your local district office. An initial interview will then be scheduled with a NYSCB Counselor or representative. You can also be referred by a school, doctor, private agency for the blind or other community, health, or social service organizations.While the application is fairly simple, additional background information, such as medical reports, school records or work history may be needed in the application process and may be needed later to determine your eligibility. Recent medical reports that verify your disability can be useful and may be requested. If these are not available, NYSCB will assist you in obtaining this information.

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