Newark Service Center | NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)
153 Halsey St, 5th Fl, Newark, NJ 07102
Eligibility
Available to individuals, living in the service area, experiencing a vision impairment that affects their daily life with best corrected distance visual acuity of 20/70 or less in the better eye or visual field of 40 degrees or less in the better eye.
Required documents
ID, Social Security card/number
Contact for complete list of required documents
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
973-648-7674
Fax·
Fax
973-648-2111
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Contact to apply.
Fees
None for most services. Call for complete fee 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, vocational rehabilitation, independent living training, health services, counseling, peer groups, and resource referrals for individuals with visual impairments.
What's Here
Specialized Information and ReferralAssistive Listening DevicesHealth/Disability Related Support GroupsJob ReadinessBraille and Tactile AidsBraille Materials/CollectionsSmall Business DevelopmentDisability Related Center Based EmploymentStudent Disability ServicesIndependent Living Skills InstructionVocational Rehabilitation
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.