New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 91 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL POLICY PROVISIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Subchapter 1 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF COMMISSION SERVICES
Section 10:91-1.3 - General purpose and scope of services
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired is mandated by a 1910 State law, 30:6-1, which states it, "shall provide all means which it deems feasible for ameliorating the condition of the blind and visually impaired."
(b) The Commission defines its mission as promoting and providing 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.
(c) The Commission recognizes two major thrusts in carrying out this mission, which are:
(d) The Commission seeks to provide or insure access to those services which will enable clients to obtain their fullest measure of self-reliance, to improve their quality of life, and to be treated with dignity and worth as individuals and fully included members of their community.
(e) To achieve its mission, the Commission has established the following goals: