Specifications include, but are not limited to: the development and implementation of a curriculum of activities which promote independence and self-awareness, for transition aged high school students, (14-21), and college undergraduate students in preparation for employment and transition to adulthood. CBVI is the Designated State Unit in New Jersey responsible for providing a full range of services to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind to facilitate their integration into the mainstream of social and economic life. The agency’s mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independence and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community. The Commission also assists blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind citizens to realize their full potential by developing skills of independence and securing employment. It also seeks to assure them treatment as individuals with dignity and worth who are fully integrated into their community. CBVI recognizes three (3) major thrusts in carrying out this mission: (1) Providing specialized services to the blind, visually impaired, and deafblind; (2) Educating and working in the community to reduce the incidence of vision loss; and, (3) Improving attitudes of the general public toward and concerning this population. The services and programs that CBVI offers are: Project BEST – Eye Health Services, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Joseph Kohn Training Center, Business Enterprise New Jersey and for the purpose of this RFP, Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
