After School and Summer Program for New York City High School Youth with Legal Blindness or Vision Loss Funding by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Out of School Time (OST) grant includes paid employment and supervised recreation located at VISIONS at Selis Manor 135 W. 23rd Street, NY, NY. Activities include work in a snack bar, adapted computer center and other programs including bowling, dance, drama, photography, crafts, etc. Must be able to travel independently or use Access-a-ride.

For More Information Contact:
Melissa Phipps
VISIONS at Selis Manor
646-486-4444
Email MPhipps@visionsvcb.org

After School and summer paid work experience training for legally blind high school students, graduates and college youth funded by the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped in worksites throughout New York City.

Pre-vocational training for legally blind youth age 14 and older. Overnight residential training at Vacation Camp for the Blind during February school vacation and a Manhattan based training during Spring school break.
Funded by the NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped

For More Information Contact:
Constantina Kapeleris
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Toll Free 1-888-245-8333
Email: ckapeleris@visionsvcb.org

Family Services at Vacation Camp for the Blind during selected weekends from October through June and during two weeks in August. For children who are legally blind, funding is provided by the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. For children with vision loss and developmental disabilities who qualify, funding may be provided by the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Blind and visually impaired children of all ages including those with multiple disabilities, their siblings and parents/guardians attend one-week sessions.

For More Information Contact:
Carmen Thorne or Betsy Fabricant
VISIONS Vacation Camp for the Blind
1-888-245-8333
Email CThorne@visionsvcb.org or BFabricant@visionsvcb.org

Children’s vision rehabilitation services at home. Funding from the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped for legally blind children. Funding from private grants for children with low vision and other disabilities. Service in all five boroughs may include rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, occupational therapy and adapted equipment.

For More Information Contact:
Annie Presley
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Toll Free1-888-245-8333
Email APresley@visionsvcb.org