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.

Description:
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.

History:
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.

Contact person: Lori St. Amand, Intake Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (860) 602-4020

Address:

184 Windsor Avenue Wndsor, CT 06095 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/BESB

Directions:

Directly off of exit 34 from I-91.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: ,   Walk distance (in minutes):   Nearest Bus Stop: Windsor Ave, 1 minute walk