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Blind & Visually Impaired Program
The VIP program helps those who are blind or visually impaired find either competitive or supported employment. Located in Astoria, it is open to people in all five boroughs as long as they are referred by the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. Our focus is placing clients in jobs in their communities that are a good match with their skills. The program also offers pre-employment counseling, work readiness skills training, intensive on-site job coaching and extended services.
Call: (718) 777-6357
New Jersey Vision Services
At our New Jersey headquarters in Harrison, Goodwill provides vocational evaluations. Work Adjustment Training and Extended Employment Services are also provided to the blind and/or visually impaired. Vocational tests are administered verbally if the person is unable to use devices such as CC TV, Zoom Text or a magnifier. The New Jersey Commission on the Blind & Visually Impaired refers consumers to Goodwill.
For Harrison, New Jersey, call: (973) 481-2300 ext. 203
Deaf Services
Goodwill’s program for people who are deaf or hard of hearing provides a range of vocational support services. These include the development and implementation of vocational goals and plans, career exploration, placement and job coaching. Communication assistance between an employee and employer is available for up to several months after placement.
For Queens, call: (718) 777-6417 or (718) 777-6306 TTY
For Harrison, New Jersey, call: (973) 481-2300 or (973) 483-0384 TTY
Vocational Evaluation
This program provides comprehensive testing and evaluation to determine vocational strengths, limitations, work readiness and overall direction. Using the results of the evaluation, Goodwill counselors help participants develop individual plans.
For Queens, call: (718) 777-6343
For Staten Island, call: (718) 876-5191
For Harrison, New Jersey, call: (973) 481-2300
Additional Links:
NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/
NJ Division of Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DDHH):
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/index.html
NY Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbuh/
NY Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov