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Board of Education and Services for the Blind

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Basic Information

Address: 184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone Number: 860-602-4129
Fax Number: 860-602-4020
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Email: Lori.st.amand@ct.gov
Director: Lori St. Amand; Volunteer Program Coordinator

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Individuals who are Blind age 18 and up
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Individuals who are Blind age 18 and up.
Ages for Volunteer: If you are under 18, you must volunteer with an adult or advisor.
Hours of Service: Hours are flexible based on client need and your availablity.
Minimum Hours Required: No minimum required - just be reliable!
Days of Service: Serve on your own schedule in consultation with the client.
Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Board of Education and Services for the Blind is to provide quality educational and rehabilitative services to all people who are legally blind or deaf-blind and children who are visually impaired at no cost to our clients or their families.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

BESB's vision is a society in which all people who are legally blind or deaf-blind and children who are visually impaired are fully integrated into our schools, communities, and workplaces with equal opportunities and benefits.

Program History:

The State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is the only state agency that provides a comprehensive range of services to children who are legally blind or visually impaired and adults who are legally blind. Established in 1893, BESB is the oldest continually-operating state agency in the United States that provides services to individuals with visual limitations.

BESB's mission is to enable its consumers to become more self-sufficient and to maximize their participation in the community, at school, and in employment settings. It is important to note that most people who are legally blind retain a significant degree of partial vision. Therefore, it is crucial to connect with professionals at BESB who may offer individualized services.