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Visual/Reading Aids

Programs that pay for or provide equipment or other products which enhance the ability of people who have visual impairments or other disabilities to see and/or read; or which make television programs, feature films, home videos and other visual media accessible by providing a descriptive narration of key visual elements in these programs.

Found 7 resources (displaying 7)

Emergency Services Program

Thru: Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes

Eligibility:
Demonstrate financial need. DSS paperwork is required that shows denial from DSS or a statement of immediate need.

Auburn Office

134 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY

Canandaigua Office

120 North Main Street
Suite 38
Canandaigua, NY

Geneva Office

94 Exchange Street
Geneva, NY

Eyeglasses E-Voucher Program

Thru: New Eyes

Eligibility:
Income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, have no other resources available to pay including federal, state, or charity programs, and have not received New Eyes voucher in the last 12 months.

New Eyes

Lions Club

Thru: Irondequoit Lions Club

Eligibility:
Resident of the Town of Irondequoit.

Irondequoit Lions Club

32 Vinton Road
Rochester, NY

Hours:
Meetings: 4th M 6:00PM at the Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617.

Low Vision Services

Thru: Aurora of Central New York

Eligibility:
Resident of area served who are legally blind.

Aurora of Central New York

1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY

Medical Resource Services

Thru: Lions Club of Churchville and Riga

Eligibility:
Resident of area served.

Lions Club of Churchville and Riga

Churchville, NY

New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Thru: New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

Eligibility:
Be unable to read standard printed materials because of visual or physical disability (missing limb, severe arthritis, etc.) or have a diagnosed reading​/learning disability. Must have an IOS, android or recent kindle device to download digital braille and audio books from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)

New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

222 Madison Avenue
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY

Vision Rehabilitation Services

Language Access

Thru: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Eligibility:
Visual impairment or legal blindness. Vocational​/employment services: For individuals who are legally blind, ages 14 and up, by referral of a New York State Commission for the Blind vocational rehabilitation counselor.

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

500 S Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY