295 Main Street
Suite 590 Buffalo, NY 14203
ocfs.ny.gov/main/cbvh/
Main Phone
716-847-3516
Fax
716-847-3983
Business Enterprise Program
716-847-3518
Toll Free
866-871-3000
TTY
716-847-3500
TTY Toll Free
866-871-6000
Primary Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation
Description
Provides services for blind state residents to enhance employability and maximize independence through the provision of a wide range of vocational rehabilitation services, children's services, and Independent Living for Older Blind Services.
Business Enterprise Program provides specialized training to participants in the management of food service and vending businesses. Services are individualized based on what the consumer requires in order to achieve their goals.
Business Enterprise Program provides specialized training to participants in the management of food service and vending businesses. Services are individualized based on what the consumer requires in order to achieve their goals.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Eligibility
New York State residents who are legally blind. Some services require meeting income need criteria.
Intake Process
Self-apply by phone, writing, walk-in service, or referral.
Program Fees
Call for information.
Date of Official Change
Jul 31, 2020
Contacts
Barb Kellerman (Primary)
CBVH Upstate Manager
barbara.kellerman@ocfs.ny.gov
716-847-3516