Photographs of occupations, programs, and activities for the blind
Series Number
A3309
Summary
These photographs and text documenting blind persons in training, at work, and in recreation may have been intended to publicize training and vocational rehabilitation or demonstrate how the working lives and opportunities for the blind had changed. They show blind and visually impaired individuals working in office, sales, and factory settings; walking with seeing-eye dogs or canes; reading Braille; in classroom and training settings; and engaged in recreational activities such as roller skating, swimming, and card playing.
Creator
New York (State). Commission for the Blind
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series of meeting minutes documents the Commission for the Blind's efforts to improve the condition of blind persons in the state, and to provide recommendations to the governor for ameliorating their condition and for preventing blindness. Early entries outline the Commission's formation; later entries reflect their cooperation with advocacy groups and employers to improve services, working conditions, education and home teaching, advocacy and problems solve. Individual meetings are indexed.
Creator
New York (State). Commission for the Blind
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of guidance, policies, and procedures from the leadership of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to staff and those under their jurisdiction for handling day-to-day and special responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The files include protocols for staff, children, and childcare providers on maintaining social distancing and for providing access to educational resources.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Children and Family Services
New York (State). Division for Youth
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.