Job Description Job Title: Technology InstructorDepartment: Rehabilitation, Workforce and Youth ServicesEmployee Status: Non-Exempt Professional-Learned ProfessionalReports to: Senior Director of Workforce ProgramsPrimary Location: VISIONS at Selis Manor Summary: The Technology Instructor will have vast knowledge in the use and configuration of various hardware components and software applications across Windows, Mac, mobile and Google platforms. They would share in the responsibility […]
The Big Data Project in New York
VisionServe Alliance and The Ohio State University College of Optometry provide groundbreaking data on the rate of blindness, and low vision among people over 65 in New York. […]
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) – VCB
Job Description Job Title: VCB CVRTCertified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)Reports to: Krystal Findley-Jones, Senior Director of Residential Programs Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Definition: Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRTs) work with visually impaired individuals to reestablish or develop independent living skills. CVRTs are knowledgeable in methods of working with visually impaired individuals who are congenitally or adventitiously […]
Samsung Donates Smart Speakers to Better Serve Participants
Samsung recently donated smart speakers and soundbars to VISIONS Center on Aging, and VISIONS Center on Blindness. In addition to providing a major upgrade to sound quality for music and movies, these smart speakers allow younger and older participants to learn how to use services like Amazon Alexa to make their lives easier. VISIONS would […]
Mastercard Introduces Accessible Card for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Mastercard, in partnership with VISIONS and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), introduced an all-new accessible card for people who are blind or visually impaired called “Touch Card”. The Touch Card features three distinct notches to help people identify which card they are using. […]
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Social Worker
VISIONS is currently seeking a Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Social Worker. This position encompasses three distinct components: social casework with participants and their families, assistance with benefits and outreach to recruit potential participants. Most of this job can be performed virtually with the approval of the immediate supervisor and either COO, CEO, or CPO. The Social Worker will be required to meet with participants in person as per participant preference and NYSCB requirements. Site visits to government and other agencies may be required on a case-by-case basis. […]
Archived VISIONS Status Updates
Update 6: May 11, 2020 During these uncertain times, we remain committed to serving the needs of participants who are blind and visually impaired, living in all boroughs of NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland County, and several counties in New Jersey. We are proud to provide the following updates regarding our continued vision rehabilitation services […]
Andrew S. Fisher, PhD, Joins VISIONS Board of Directors
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired today announced that Andrew S. Fisher PhD, has joined VISIONS Board of Directors effective 3/10/2020, following his retirement from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind on February 28, 2020 where he served as Executive Director for 20 years. […]
Nonprofit advocates call for $100M state investment into their infrastructure
Source: NYN First Read Advocates are calling on New York state to make a recurring $100 million investment into a program that allows nonprofits to access funds for infrastructure projects as part of this year’s budget. Established in 2015, the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program allows nonprofits to apply for grants to help them make technological […]
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Dual Trained
Job Title: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Dual TrainedDepartment: Rehabilitation ServicesEmployee Status: Exempt Professional-Learned ProfessionalReports To: Senior Director of Rehabilitation Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Definition: Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRTs) work with visually impaired individuals to reestablish or develop independent living skills. CVRTs are knowledgeable in methods of working […]