Commission for the Blind - NYS OCFS

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.

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