The Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped

The New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) provides vocational rehabilitation and other direct services to legally blind New York State residents, including children, adults, and elderly persons. One of CBVH's primary objectives is to assist consumers in achieving economic self-sufficiency and full integration into society.

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program 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.

• Assessments to determine service needs
• Deafblind Services
• Maintenance, transportation, interpreter services and reader services
• Vocational assessment and training
• Job training
• Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
• Rehabilitation Teaching

Rehabilitation teaching is instruction which focuses on learning skills to maximize the consumer's activities of independent living. This instruction teaches skills such as Braille, various methods of meal preparation, home management activities and other daily living tasks. The goal of this instruction is to prepare the consumer for school, work or managing their household responsibilities.

• Low vision exams and devices
• Braille instruction
• Assistive technology
• Low-Tech Solutions to Accommodate Employees

District 1: Buffalo/WNY

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