Newark Service Center | NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)

153 Halsey St, 5th Fl, Newark, NJ 07102

Eligibility

Open to individuals who have a vision impairment. Eligibility is determined by an evaluation of an eye report.

Required documents

ID, ID with address, Social Security card/number

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

973-648-2111

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttp://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/services/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call or send an email to make an appointment

Fees

None for most services. Call for more information

Service area

Bergen County, NJ Essex County, NJ Hudson County, NJ Morris County, NJ Passaic County, NJ Sussex County, NJ Warren County, NJ

Provides educational services for children and families, vocational rehabilitation for employment, independent living support, eye health services, blindness prevention programs, services for the deaf-blind, business training, summer programs, counseling, educational materials, college prep, tax certification, peer groups, and referrals for residents with visual impairments.

What's Here

Health/Disability Related Support Groups Independent Living Skills Instruction Disability Related Center Based Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Specialized Information and Referral Job Readiness Student Disability Services Assistive Listening Devices Braille and Tactile Aids Small Business Development Braille Materials/Collections

Providing organization

NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)

Offers essential services to the blind and visually impaired, including educational and vocational support, independent living skills, and eye health services. They also provide specialized programs for deaf-blind individuals, business training, and vision loss adjustment assistance. Additionally, CBVI facilitates self-help peer groups, community program referrals, and offers aids for the blind and visually impaired.