What is the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind?

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The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) provides services to all legally blind or visually impaired Connecticut residents. It also coordinates those services. These services include:

  • Training and devices that help people with blindness live independently at home and in the community.
  • Teaching children to adapt and learn in their environments, both in and out of school.
  • Helping people who are blind find jobs.
  • Helping people keep their jobs after developing blindness.
For more information call 860-602-4000 or email ads.besb@ct.gov    

 

Doctor’s online form (Eye Report)

In Connecticut, physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and optometrists must report to BESB within 30 days after a person with blindness comes under their care.  

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