The mission of the New York State Resource Center for Visually Impaired is to provide assistance to support students who are blind and visually impaired in achieving high standards of learning and independence. Certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired, an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, and a Rehabilitation Teacher are on staff to discuss instructional strategies, specific eye diseases and many other topics with teachers and other service providers, parents and family members who need to know about blindness and visual impairment. Professional services include training and consultation. Specialized instructional materials manufactured by the American Printing House for the Blind are provided to teachers and other service providers to enable them to better serve their students.
Students can borrow braille and large print books.