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Provides a fitness program offering martial arts/self-defense, yoga and meditation classes designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired.

Assists blind/visually handicapped persons ages 10 and older wishing to engage in a vocational program, to obtain a job, or keep a present job. Offers consultations with rehabilitation counselor to develop a plan of services that can include training and/or education. Assists with job placement upon completion of plan requirements.

Provides employment and job placement services, recreational classes, adapted computer training courses, fitness and exercise classes, social work and benefits counselors as well as volunteer readers for adults who are legally blind or severely visually impaired. Call to register. Registration available in print, audiotape, or braille.

Serves older adults who are blind or visually impaired by offering a full array of customized service programs ranging for benefits assistance to health and wellness programs in a fully accessible facility. Also offers a hot dinner meal Monday-Friday.

Provides information and referrals regarding community services, recreational activities, and many other resources for individuals with disabilities.

Offers guidance and counseling to assist consumers who are legally blind find or retain employment. Vocational counselors work with the consumer to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). The IPE acts as a road map to guide the consumer toward their employment goals. Goals vary, and include preparing for and finding a job, continuing at a current workplace or maintaining a household independently.

Provides the following services to the blind and visually-impaired and to organizations/individuals working with this audience: information and referral, publications on blindness, data collection and information dissemination, and production of recorded materials for the blind through the Talking Books Program. Conducts a wide variety of programs to support independent living, literacy, employment and access to technology. Advocates for legislation and operates a web site which offers access to an on-line book store, Career Connect(employment planning tool), and Braille Bug(children's web channel for literacy).

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances employability in order to maximize independence, and assists in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

Provides information and advisory services on all aspects of blindness, awards annual scholarships to outstanding blind post-secondary students in academic, professional and technical training programs, advocates on behalf of people who are blind or visually impaired, produces public service announcements promoting the independence, dignity and advancement of all people with impaired vision and provides legal advice and assistances on the rights, services and benefits available to blind people.

Provides education, rehabilitation teaching, and orientation and mobility training for the blind.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Provides a year round overnight recreation, social service and rehabilitation program for blind and visually impaired teens (18+), adults, and senior citizens and families with one or more members of any age who are visually impaired. Offers educational programs, Employment and Technology Institute, Consumer Conference, sports, arts and entertainment. Call for an application.

Provides Nassau and Suffolk County teens the opportunity to receive after school academic support counseling. Offers social and recreational activities, educational workshops and community-based field trips. out of district teens welcomed. parental involvement encouraged.

Provides Nassau and Suffolk County teens the opportunity to receive after school academic support counseling. Offers social and recreational activities, educational workshops and community-based field trips. out of district teens welcomed. parental involvement encouraged.

Offers programs to blind and visually impaired residents such as vision rehabilitation therapy, social work, orientation and mobility, low vision exams, job training and placement, assistive technology training, manufacturing facility employment, KidSight preschool vision screenings, and year-round youth educational, and recreational programs.

Provides an information and referral call center staffed by visually impaired or blind volunteers on services and products for people who are visually impaired or blind throughout New York.

Promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing special media tools and materials needed for education and life. Free Reader's Digest and Newsweek available for use on talking machines.

NYSCB provides pre-employment transition services to students ages 14 to 22, transition services to youth and vocational rehabilitation services for all students who are legally blind, including those with additional disabilities.

Provides non-emergency transportation for medical purposes.

Serves eligible legally blind persons wishing to operate facilities (e.g. newstands, snack bars, cafeterias) in government buildings. Provides management skill training, initial stock/equipment. Offers continuing support services.

Provides Nassau and Suffolk County teens the opportunity to receive after school academic support counseling. Offers social and recreational activities, educational workshops and community-based field trips. out of district teens welcomed. parental involvement encouraged.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Serves older adults who are blind or visually impaired by offering the opportunity for stimulation and companionship via adapted activities. Allows seniors to leave their homes and be socially and physically active while being monitored and supervised by a professional team.