NYS Resource Center - New York State Education Department



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| |How do I get more |The goal of the Health Center, |and |

|[pic] |information? |Dietetics, |Social Work Services|

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| |Contact: |effective, individualized, high quality services to| |

|[pic] |New York State School for the Blind |each student | |

| |2A Richmond Avenue | | |

| |Batavia, NY 14020 | | |

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| |(877) NYS-SFTB | | |

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| |The University of the State of New York | | |

| |The State Education Department | | |

| |Office of P-12 Education: | | |

| |Office of Special Education | | |

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|Nursing Services |Dietetic Services |Medical Social Worker |

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|The Health Center at the NYS School for the Blind is staffed with licensed |All students enrolled at the NYS School for the Blind receive individualized|The Social Worker acts as the liaison for the NYS School for the Blind. |

|nurses 24 hours a day, six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Our Health |diets which incorporate their nutritional needs and food preferences. Our |The Social Worker works directly with the students, families, school |

|Center ensures that our students remain healthy by providing health |dedicated and talented dietetic staff take a personal interest in each |staff, dormitory staff, and any outside agencies that NYSSB students |

|screenings, annual physicals, first aid and medication administration. |student and will always go the extra mile to ensure each child receives |may be connected with.  It is the job of the Social Worker to advocate |

| |quality meals individually tailored to their needs. The dietetic staff will|for the students and families and to assist in any way possible.  The |

|One of the most important goals of the Health Center is to build strong |also modify the consistency and texture of foods as necessary to assist with|Social Worker is also a part of the intake and transition processes.    |

|relationships with the parents and guardians of our students in order to |swallowing and to avoid ingesting and/or choking. All menus are carefully |  |

|meet the health care needs of their children. The nurses work in |planned and evaluated by our Dietitian and Food Service staff and include 2 |As part of the transition process, the Social Worker teams with Medicaid |

|collaboration with parents, school staff, community resources and the |pm and 8 pm snacks. In addition to the standardized evening meal, each |Service Coordinators, the New York State Commission for the Blind, the |

|students themselves to provide the information and services needed for each |dormitory plans a special monthly dinner with the students’ preferences as |Olmsted Center, and the NYS Office for People with Developmental |

|student to reach their highest level of wellness. The Health Center is |much as possible. |Disabilities.  The Social Worker collaborates with group homes and Day |

|committed to maintaining your child’s health so that he/she may fully | |Habilitation/Supported Employment Agencies across New York State to make |

|participate in all of the programs offered at NYSSB. |The Registered Dietitian will work with you and your child to ensure optimal|each student's transition back to their home community a success. |

| |nutrition and satisfaction with our meal services. | |

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