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New Jersey Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
ALTERNATE NAME
CBVI
ADDRESS
1510 Hooper Ave., Ste. 240
Toms River, NJ 08753
PHONE
732-255-0723
FAX
732-255-0949
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Vito DeSantis, Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
John Reiff, Office Manager, Central Region
DESCRIPTION
A state government agency, administered by the New Jersey
Department of Human Services, which works to prevent
blindness by promoting eye health and provides opportunities
for visually impaired individuals to achieve their highest levels of
independence by offering an array of programs and services to
New Jersey residents of all ages. CBVI has three regional offices
throughout the state, and two facilities: Joseph Kohn
Rehabilitation Center and George F. Meyer Instructional Resource
Center.
PROGRAMS
Education
Vocational Rehabilitation,
Eye Health
Independent Living
FOUNDED
1910
SUBJECTS
Disabilities Services
Rehabilitation Services
Employment and Training
Counseling
LAST UPDATED
3/08