STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Board of
EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
Telephone: 860-602-4000
Fax: 860-602-4020
TDD: 860-602-4221
e-mail us at BESB@PO.STATE.CT.US
Our Vision Statement
Our 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.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission 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.
Agency Description
The Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is responsible for the confidential registry of people who are blind in Connecticut and provides, within available resources, comprehensive low vision services, specialized education services, life skills training, case management, and vocational services to individuals of all ages who are legally blind and to children who are visually impaired. The agency assists them in acquiring the skills and support services necessary to be independent.
► NOTICE ◀
If there were to be a disaster (natural or otherwise) or a public health emergency, you might be in need of special assistance. You would need to be notified promptly and effectively of an event that could affect your safety; you might need assistance to receive health services being offered to the community, or possibly, to evacuate if necessary.
We suggest that you call your local health department to let them know who you are, where you are, how to reach you, and what assistance you might need. Be prepared - call now and register, before a disaster occurs!
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