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VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit vision rehabilitation organization serving primarily New York City and the Tri-State area.

VISIONS most recent innovation is the Employment and Technology Institutes, conferences for people with vision loss who are seeking employment or advancement in their careers. Held at VISIONS/VCB facility in Rockland County, the Institutes enable participants to sharpen their employment skills, develop networking strategies, and gain hands-on experience with the latest assistive technologies. Session topics include employment law, advocacy, benefits planning, career development, financial management, entrepreneurship, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and online job-seeking strategies. Also included is a Technology Expo where vendors showcase adapted products and services.

VISIONS provides free in-home vision rehabilitation for residents of NYC; counseling and support groups, employment services, and classes at a community center for blind and visually impaired youth, adults and seniors, located in Manhattan; and therapeutic recreation at the VISIONS/VBC facility in Rockland County, NY.

Blindline® is VISIONS database of services throughout New York state for people with vision loss. To access this information, visit the website at www.blindline.org or telephone 1-888-635-1616 to speak with a blind operator who will assist you in finding services.

If you would like to learn more about VISIONS services or if you are interested in attending an Employment and Technology Institute, please visit VISIONS on the internet at www.visionsvcb.org, call (212) 625-1616 or 1-888-245-8333, or email info@visionsvcb.org.